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Gilchrist County

Florida · 14,437 residents · 349.695 sq mi
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Gilchrist County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,328. Population has grown 49% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $63,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,437
+49%since 1990
from 9,667 in 1990
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+49%since 1990
from 28 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+5%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K12K14K17K20K1990201020202024Gilchrist County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,328
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,632 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,985
+44%since 1990
from $9,690 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$420
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
86.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.4% in 1990
13.7% rent
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(8,798)
Black8.5%(819)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(153)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score23.8%(2,297)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(12,812)
Black6.9%(996)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(404)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score23%(3,323)
23
−3%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.4%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.7 min
−12%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilchrist County, Florida?

Gilchrist County, Florida has about 14,437 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gilchrist County, Florida?

The typical household in Gilchrist County, Florida earns about $30,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gilchrist County, Florida expensive?

In Gilchrist County, Florida, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Gilchrist County, Florida?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gilchrist County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gilchrist County, Florida?

About 14.1% of people in Gilchrist County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gilchrist County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Gilchrist County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,770 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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