Gilchrist County, Florida is an idyllic small town with a population of 17,759. Located in North Central Florida, Gilchrist County has a population density of 54 people per square mile compared to the United States average of 93.29 people per square mile. This rural community offers local businesses such as Blitch Family Pharmacy and Trenton Tire & Auto Center, year-round outdoor activities including fishing and hunting in the nearby rivers and wildlife management areas, and local organizations like the Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce. Sporting events such as High School Football are also popular events for locals to participate in or watch. With its low population density and abundance of outdoor activities, Gilchrist County is a great place to live for those looking for a rural lifestyle.
The population in Gilchrist County is 17,759. There are 51 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gilchrist County is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gilchrist County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gilchrist County
- 49.7% are married
- 12.1% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 10.5% have children, but are single
Race in Gilchrist County
- 87.2% are White
- 5.8% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander