Gilchrist County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Gilchrist County Quick Facts

Population 19,040

Median Household Income $63,52390% MOE ±$8,592

Median Home Value $199,90090% MOE ±$14,091

Poverty Rate 11.5%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 43.2 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 85.7%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.8%

Cities/Places 3

Population 19,040 56th of 67

Median Income $63,523 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Gilchrist County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	17,953	19,040	+6.1%
Median household income	$53,708	$63,523	+18.3%
Median home value¹	$128,978	$199,900	+55.0%
Median gross rent	$794	$926	+16.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gilchrist

$63,523

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gilchrist

$199,900

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.1%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 30.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.1%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

1.9%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

6.6%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

50.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.7%

Renter 14.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $926/mo 17.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

26.6%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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.