Gilchrist County, Florida

Gilchrist County, Florida

Map of Florida highlighting Gilchrist County
Location in the state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location in the U.S.
Founded December 4, 1925
Named for Albert W. Gilchrist
Seat Trenton
Largest city Trenton
Area
 • Total 355 sq mi (919 km2)
 • Land 350 sq mi (906 km2)
 • Water 5.6 sq mi (15 km2), 1.6%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 17,199
 • Density 48/sq mi (19/km²)
Congressional district 3rd
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website gilchrist.fl.us
Gilchrist County Courthouse, in Trenton

Gilchrist County is a rural county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,939.[1] The county seat is Trenton, Florida.[2]

Gilchrist County is included in the Gainesville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Gilchrist County was created in 1925 making it the youngest county in Florida. It was named for Albert W. Gilchrist, Governor of Florida from 1909 to 1913.

Historic buildings

Historic buildings in Gilchrist County include:

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 355 square miles (920 km2), of which 350 square miles (910 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km2) (1.6%) is water.[3] It is the fifth-smallest county in Florida by land area and fourth-smallest by total area.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19304,137—
19404,2502.7%
19503,499−17.7%
19602,868−18.0%
19703,55123.8%
19805,76762.4%
19909,66767.6%
200014,43749.3%
201016,93917.3%
Est. 201517,199[4]1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2015[1]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 14,437 people, 5,021 households, and 3,715 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 5,906 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.52% White, 7.00% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. 2.80% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,021 households out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 11.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.00% were non-families. 21.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 14.20% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 112.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,328, and the median income for a family was $34,485. Males had a median income of $27,359 versus $21,946 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,985. About 10.90% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.60% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The Trenton State Farmer's Market is located on State Road 47, north of Trenton.[10]

Politics

Voter Registration

According to the Secretary of State's office, Republicans maintain a plurality of registered voters in Gilchrist County.

Gilchrist County Voter Registration & Party Enrollment as of September 30, 2015[11]
Political Party Total Voters Percentage
  Republican 5,295 49.17%
  Democratic 3,767 34.98%
  Independent 1,396 12.96%
  Third Parties 311 2.89%
Total 10,769 100.00%

Statewide Elections

Previous Presidential Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2012 74.55% 5,917 23.75% 1,885 1.70% 135
2008 72.34% 5,656 25.53% 1,996 2.13% 167
2004 70.36% 4,936 28.75% 2,017 0.89% 62
2000 61.17% 3,300 35.40% 1,910 3.43% 185
1996 40.44% 1,939 41.40% 1,985 18.16% 871
1992 34.73% 1,395 37.62% 1,511 27.66% 1,111
Previous Gubernatorial Elections Results
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2014 69.24% 4,129 24.90% 1,485 5.86% 349
2010 61.71% 3,321 33.39% 1,797 4.90% 264
2006 59.59% 3,160 35.94% 1,906 4.47% 237
2002 60.34% 3,060 38.06% 1,930 1.60% 81
1998 59.83% 2,097 40.17% 1,408 0.00% 0
1994 53.05% 1,922 46.95% 1,701 0.00% 0

Library

The Gilchrist County Public library is part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System, which also serves Dixie, Lafayette, and Taylor counties.

Communities

Notable people

Easton Corbin, country music singer

Michael A. Watson, former BellSouth Executive

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved April 28, 2016.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 13, 2014.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  10. ↑ "Trenton State Farmer's Market" Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
  11. ↑ http://dos.myflorida.com/elections/data-statistics/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-monthly-reports/voter-registration-current-by-county/

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Coordinates: 29°44′N 82°48′W / 29.73°N 82.80°W / 29.73; -82.80

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