Gilchrist County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,040 | — | #1,934 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,523 | -15.5% | #1,749 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.2 years | +11.1% | #1,144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $199,900 | -29.1% | #1,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | -20.4% | #1,300 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.8% | #1,134 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gilchrist County has a population of 19,040, making it the #1,934 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Gilchrist County is $63,523, ranking #1,749 out of 3,222 counties — 15.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Gilchrist County is $199,900 (-29.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $926/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.7%.
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87.2% of residents in Gilchrist County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.
About Gilchrist County, Florida
Gilchrist County, Florida has a total population of 19,040, making it the 1,934th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gilchrist County is 43.2 years, which is 11.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gilchrist County is $63,523, which ranks #1,749 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Gilchrist County is $199,900, 29.1% below the national median. Renters in Gilchrist County pay a median gross rent of $926 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gilchrist County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.3 min.
Gilchrist County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.0%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Gilchrist County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.