2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,494
Gilchrist County is a small county in Florida with a population of 18,494. The median household income is $61,070, 6% below the national average. The poverty rate is 11.2%, median home value is $191,000, and 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 40% below the national average.
Population
18,494
2023 estimate
Rank #1959 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$61,070
Household
Rank #1815 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$191,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1334 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #2827 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
6.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Florida avg·6% below national avg
Poverty Rate
24% above Florida avg·26% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below Florida avg·11% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,507
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
26% below Florida avg·9% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
31% below Florida avg·8% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above Florida avg·15% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
39% above Florida avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
7,697
Households
6,913
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,448
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
31 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
42% below Florida avg·40% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% below Florida avg·3% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
18.9%
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