Gilchrist County's estimated 2026 population is 20,845 with a growth rate of 1.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilchrist County is the 54th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 17,006 and has seen a growth of 22.57% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.2 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 39.8 years
There are 15,003 adults, (3,851 of whom are seniors) in Gilchrist County.
Female: 9,262 (48.6%)
Male: 9,778 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Gilchrist County includes 86.98% White, 3.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,561 | 86.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,186 | 6.23% |
| Black or African American | 607 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 554 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.19% |
Gilchrist County's average per capita income is $47,583. Household income levels show a median of $63,523. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,736 | - |
| Families | $77,735 | $105,684 |
| Households | $63,523 | $91,884 |
| Non Families | $33,767 | $52,882 |
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