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Gilchrist County, FL market data
How Gilchrist County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 20,488
- +14.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,151
- Median household income
- $63,523
- +45.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Jobs located here
- 3,574
- Highest market score
- 82
- Restaurants and cafes, #106 of 2,405 scored counties
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What this means
Gilchrist County has an estimated 20,488 people and 7,151 households. Population estimates show Gilchrist County grew 14.5% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Gilchrist County is $63,523, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 45.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Gilchrist County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 142, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Of the business types scored in Gilchrist County, restaurants and cafes (82), medical and dental practices (81) and auto repair and car care businesses (79) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For restaurants and cafes, that ranks #106 of 2,405 scored counties.
Gilchrist County is part of the Gainesville metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (69% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Gilchrist County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Gilchrist County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants and cafes | 82 | #106 of 2,405 | 43 | 60.1 | $581K | 157 | 20 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 81 | #89 of 2,394 | 19 | 26.6 | $396K | 259 | 5 |
| Auto repair and car care | 79 | #151 of 2,401 | 23 | 32.2 | $308K | 115 | 4 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 78 | #176 of 2,405 | 27 | 37.8 | $925K | 139 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #418 of 2,402 | 12 | 16.8 | $3.4M | 101 | 4 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 66 | #386 of 1,886 | 5 | 7.0 | $1.5M | 153 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 66 | #506 of 2,378 | 15 | 21.0 | $472K | 106 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #528 of 2,222 | 8 | 11.2 | $3.1M | 102 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 62 | #573 of 2,385 | 22 | 30.8 | $272K | 128 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #491 of 1,769 | 5 | 7.0 | $1.2M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 60 | #583 of 2,229 | 18 | 25.2 | Index only | 131 | 7 |
| Pizza | 60 | #661 of 2,090 | 6 | 8.4 | $4.2M | 82 | 12 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #748 of 2,339 | 13 | 18.2 | $460K | 107 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 58 | #843 of 2,261 | 8 | 11.2 | $5.1M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #710 of 2,176 | 17 | 23.8 | Index only | 110 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 57 | #735 of 2,088 | 7 | 9.8 | $648K | 98 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #830 of 1,771 | 8 | 11.2 | $1.2M | 74 | 12 |
| Gas stations | 49 | #1,242 of 2,358 | 28 | 39.2 | $825K | 35 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 45 | #1,338 of 2,200 | 10 | 14.0 | $584K | 67 | 6 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 41 | #985 of 1,493 | 6 | 8.4 | $1.6M | 56 | 12 |
| Home repair trades | 39 | #1,547 of 2,057 | 12 | 16.8 | $1.6M | 66 | 17 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #1,314 of 1,707 | 7 | 9.8 | $2.7M | 58 | 9 |
| Veterinarians | 32 | #1,173 of 1,485 | 5 | 7.0 | $1.2M | 43 | 6 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $3.1M | 356 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $6.2M | 169 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $10.3M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $1.1M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.6 | $5M | 395 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.5M | 75 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.5M | 141 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $6.4M | 76 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $1.4M | Too few | 4 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $9.6M | Too few | 8 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $3.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $1.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Gilchrist County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.1M | $990 | 103 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $23.1M | $3,228 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $25M | $3,493 | 86 |
| Groceries | $41.2M | $5,761 | 91 |
| Personal care products and services | $6M | $836 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.8M | $394 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.5M | $635 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.5M | $1,051 | 82 |
| Pets | $5.8M | $817 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.5M | $1,751 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $19.8M | $2,772 | 142 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $19.2M | $2,692 | 89 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.9M | $1,384 | 98 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $102.3M | $14,302 | 86 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Gilchrist County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 20,488+14.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,151
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 86%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 350 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 54
- Median household income
- $63,523+45.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $91,884
- Median home value
- $199,900
- Jobs located here
- 3,574
- Daytime population
- 15,082Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Gilchrist County, FL growing?
Population estimates put Gilchrist County at 20,488 people in 2025, up 14.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,151 households. Median household income rose 45.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Gilchrist County, FL spend?
Households in Gilchrist County spend about $102.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $41.2M on groceries and $25M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Gilchrist County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 142, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Gilchrist County, FL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Gilchrist County are for restaurants and cafes (82), medical and dental practices (81) and auto repair and car care businesses (79). Gilchrist County ranks #106 of 2,405 scored counties for restaurants and cafes.
How does Gilchrist County, FL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Gilchrist County is $63,523 a year, 21% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 14.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $199,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Gilchrist County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (69% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 23 of the 56 business types have a score in Gilchrist County, each ranked against other counties.
How can I see the market around a specific site?
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