Gilchrist County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Gilchrist County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12041
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 349.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.55 sq mi
- Total Area
- 355.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.723456
- Longitude
- -82.795801
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,532
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,587
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,429 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,098 | 5.9% |
| White | 16,290 | 87.9% |
| Black | 559 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,912 | 95.4% |
| Hispanic | 678 | 4.6% |
| White | 13,156 | 90.2% |
| Black | 433 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 276 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,040
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,484
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,076
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,561 | 87.0% |
| Black | 607 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,646
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,454 | 19.4% |
| Republican | 7,955 | 62.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,049 | 16.2% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,001 | 47.5% |
| Female | 6,642 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,973 | 86.8% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 4.4% |
| Black | 297 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,576
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,787 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 43.8% |
| Black | 94 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 58.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,627 | 60.4% |
| Female | 3,949 | 59.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,060 (30.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,050 (15.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,863
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $220,370
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,036
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 6.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.