Gilchrist County Summary

Life in Gilchrist County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gilchrist County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilchrist County:

  • The population in Gilchrist County is 18,070.

  • The median home value in Gilchrist County is $291,144.

  • The median income in Gilchrist County is $56,823.

  • The median rent in Gilchrist County is $801.

  • The unemployment rate in Gilchrist County is 3.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Gilchrist County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Gilchrist County is 84.0° and there are 106.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gilchrist County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gilchrist County

Trenton, FL Population 1,843

Fanning Springs, FL Population 1,114

Bell, FL Population 469

Spring Ridge, FL Population 256

Map Of Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Gilchrist County is 84.0°.

  • There are 82.47 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 106.8 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:28 hours of sun each day in Gilchrist County.

StatGilchrist County
Mean High84.0
Nice Days82.47
Rainfall106.8
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:28
84.0°
Average High
106.8
Inches of Rain

Gilchrist County Photos

Gilchrist Cnty Crths Florida
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL

Gilchrist County Demographics

Population over time in Gilchrist County

The current population in Gilchrist County is 18,070. The population has decreased -1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 17,759 -2.7%
2021 18,245 1.6%
2020 17,953 -

Gender in Gilchrist County

  • Gilchrist County is 48.4% female with 8,749 female residents.

  • Gilchrist County is 51.6% male with 9,320 male residents.

Female
48.4% (8,749)
Male
51.6% (9,320)
Gender Gilchrist County FL USA
Female 48.4% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 51.6% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gilchrist County

Gilchrist County is:

  • 87.4% White with 15,798 White residents.

  • 3.1% African American with 563 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 47 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 18 Other residents.

  • 2.8% Two Or More with 505 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.2% Hispanic with 1,125 Hispanic residents.

White
87.4% (15,798)
African American
3.1% (563)
American Indian
0.1% (11)
Asian
0.3% (47)
Hawaiian
0.0% (3)
Other
0.1% (18)
Two Or More
2.8% (505)
Hispanic
6.2% (1,125)

Table: Gilchrist County By Race

Race Gilchrist County FL USA
White 87.4% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 3.1% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.2% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Gilchrist County, Florida

  • 7.9% of households in Gilchrist County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Gilchrist County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Gilchrist County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Gilchrist County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Gilchrist County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Gilchrist County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Gilchrist County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Gilchrist County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Gilchrist County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.9% of households in Gilchrist County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.9% (1,419)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (652)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (1,830)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.6% (1,548)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (2,463)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.2% (3,281)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.6% (2,279)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.8% (2,850)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (862)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (880)
Income Gilchrist County FL USA
Less than $10,000 7.9% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.6% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.2% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.8% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilchrist County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Gilchrist County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (903)
9-12th Grade
10% (1,807)
High School / GED
39% (7,047)
Some College
22% (3,975)
Associate's Degree
10% (1,807)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (1,807)
Master's Degree
3% (542)
Professional Degree
1% (180)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Gilchrist County FL USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 10% 6% 6%
High School / GED 39% 28% 26%
Some College 22% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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