Gilchrist County's estimated 2026 population is 21,229 with a growth rate of 2.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gilchrist County is the 55th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 17,006 and has seen a growth of 24.83% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Gilchrist County includes 89.09% White, 3.2% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (89.09%)
Two or more races (5.08%)
Black or African American (3.2%)
Other race (1.94%)
Native American (0.45%)
Asian (0.23%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,476 | 89.09% |
| Two or more races | 940 | 5.08% |
| Black or African American | 592 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 359 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Gilchrist County's average per capita income is $39,688. Household income levels show a median of $61,070. The poverty rate stands at 11.16%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,680 | - |
| Families | $74,783 | $99,772 |
| Households | $61,070 | $86,992 |
| Non Families | $28,077 | $50,362 |
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