Gilchrist County, Florida Demographics 2026
Gilchrist County, Florida has a population of 19,040, the 56th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $63,523 and the median home value is $199,900. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Gilchrist County Quick Facts
How Gilchrist County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,494 | 19,040 | +3.0% |
| Median household income | $61,070 | $63,523 | +4.0% |
| Median home value | $191,000 | $199,900 | +4.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Gilchrist County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 2,320 | $49,350 | 18.8% | $183,500 |
| Bell | 563 | $65,938 | 13.1% | $171,800 |
| Spring Ridge | 555 | $65,568 | 1.4% | $333,800 |
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Population Overview
Gilchrist County is located in Florida with a total population of 19,040. It is the 56th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Gilchrist County is 43.2 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Gilchrist County is $63,523. This is 15% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $199,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Gilchrist County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.1% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (8.0%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Gilchrist County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gilchrist County, Florida?
Gilchrist County has a population of 19,040, making it the 56th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Gilchrist County?
The median household income in Gilchrist County is $63,523 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.
How many cities are in Gilchrist County, Florida?
Gilchrist County contains 3 Census-designated places.