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Alachua

Florida · 9,059 residents · 36.197 sq mi
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Alachua is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,415. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,059
+49%since 2000
from 6,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+6%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Alachua
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,415
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,075 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,721
+51%since 2000
from $18,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,200
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+57%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(3,981)
Black28.8%(1,756)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(220)
Asian1.1%(67)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(3,635)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(6,098)
Black21.2%(1,919)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(628)
Asian2.2%(198)
Other1.5%(133)
Diversity Score60.9%(5,517)
Diversity Score
61
+2%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alachua, Florida?

Alachua, Florida has about 9,059 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alachua, Florida?

The typical household in Alachua, Florida earns about $58,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alachua, Florida expensive?

In Alachua, Florida, the median home is worth about $211,200, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Alachua, Florida?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Alachua, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alachua, Florida?

About 17.4% of people in Alachua, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alachua, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Alachua, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,575 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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