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Gilchrist County

Florida · 17,864 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 $47,381. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $125,900. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,864
+24%since 2000
from 14,437 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+25%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,381
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,328 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,775
+63%since 2000
from $13,985 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(12,812)
Black6.9%(996)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(404)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(3,323)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(14,827)
Black4.4%(788)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(1,348)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other2.5%(444)
Diversity Score33.8%(6,039)
Segregation Score33.5%(5,988)
Diversity Score
34
+47%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−62.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gilchrist County, Florida?

Gilchrist County, Florida has about 17,864 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gilchrist County, Florida earns about $47,381 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 $125,900, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Gilchrist County, Florida?

About 12.3% 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 13.0% 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 8,197 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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