Gilchrist County GIS Maps
Gilchrist County, Florida, has 17,864 residents across 13,914 parcels and covers 349.7 square miles. The population grew 5.5% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Gilchrist County is 12041.
Trenton is the county's largest population center. Gilchrist County also includes 2 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Gilchrist County Trends
- Population
- 17,864▴
- Median Home Value
- $191,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,858▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Gilchrist County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Gilchrist County Parcels
Gilchrist County has 13,914 mapped parcels covering 220,789 acres. The median assessed value is $135,977. The median lot size is 5.00 acres. 3,932 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1996 or earlier. The records carry 10,575 distinct owner names. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Gilchrist County Parcel viewer here.
Gilchrist County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 13,914 | 100% |
| Owner name | 13,914 | 100% |
| Owner mailing address | 13,914 | 100% |
| Site address | 13,914 | 100% |
| Land use code | 13,914 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 13,914 | 100% |
| Land value | 13,914 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 13,914 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 13,914 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Gilchrist County parcel records.
Gilchrist County Population
Gilchrist County had 17,864 residents in 2020. That was 5.5% higher than in 2010. Gilchrist County added 3,427 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 51 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Trenton and Bell.
Population Trend in Gilchrist County FL
Gilchrist County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Gilchrist County Zip Codes
Gilchrist County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Trenton (32693) and Bell (32619). Trenton is the largest zip by population, with about 12,815 residents or 72% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 100% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Gilchrist County FL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32693 | Trenton | 12,815 | ▴ 5.4% |
| 32619 | Bell | 5,007 | ▴ 5.9% |
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Gilchrist County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Gilchrist County Demographics
Gilchrist County has a median age of 42.7, which is close to the Florida average. About 20.8% of residents are under 18, while 20.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Gilchrist County FL
Median Age
42.7
Under 18
20.8%
Age 65+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
14.5%
Gilchrist County School Districts
Gilchrist County is served by 1 public school district with 2,858 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Gilchrist County FL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilchrist County School District | 2,858 | 100% | ▾ -1.6% |
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Gilchrist County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Gilchrist County Housing & Real Estate
Gilchrist County has a median home value of $191,000 and a median gross rent of $855. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Florida median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $339,925 and homes spent about 59 days on the market.
Gilchrist County Housing Mix
Gilchrist County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Gilchrist County Housing Trends
Gilchrist County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Gilchrist County, FL
Gilchrist County has 490 business listings across 213 categories. The largest categories in Gilchrist County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (24, 4.9%), Gas Stations (19, 3.9%), and Farm (11, 2.2%). The full Gilchrist County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Gilchrist County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Gilchrist County, FL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 24 | 4.9% |
| Gas Stations | 19 | 3.9% |
| Farm | 11 | 2.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 10 | 2.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Real Estate Agents | 9 | 1.8% |
| Baptist Church | 9 | 1.8% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 9 | 1.8% |
| Building Supply Store | 8 | 1.6% |
| Discount Store | 8 | 1.6% |
Gilchrist County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Devil's Eye - Ginnie Springs | Active Life | High Springs |
| Suwannee Valley Feeds, LLC | Agricultural Cooperatives | Trenton |
| BMP Logic | Agricultural Service | Trenton |
| Citrico Citrus Nursery | Agriculture | Bell |
| Shady Bend Airport (9FL5) | Airport | Bell |
| The Little Cafe | American Restaurants | Trenton |
| Horses Without Humans Rescue Organization | Animal Rescue Service | Bell |
| Gilchrist County Animal Control | Animal Shelters | Bell |
| Griffith Appliance Repair & Service | Appliance Repair Service | Newberry |
| Crs Appliance | Appliance Store | Trenton |
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Gilchrist County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Gilchrist County Basemaps
Gilchrist County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Gilchrist County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Gilchrist County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.