Gilchrist County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Gilchrist County is located in Florida with a total population of 18,494. It is the 56th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gilchrist County is 42.7 years. This is about average than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gilchrist County is $61,070. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $191,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Gilchrist County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.4%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.