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Alachua

Florida · 10,574 residents · 36.197 sq mi
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Alachua has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,833. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,574
+73%since 2000
from 6,098 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
292 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K8K9K11K1990201020202024Alachua
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,833
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,075 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,584
+78%since 2000
from $18,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,079
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(6,279)
Black21%(2,223)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,187)
Asian2.5%(267)
Other0.8%(90)
Diversity Score68.2%(7,212)
Diversity Score
68
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alachua, Florida?

Alachua, Florida has about 10,574 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alachua, Florida?

The typical household in Alachua, Florida earns about $62,833 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 $203,500, and the typical rent is about $1,079 a month.

How educated are people in Alachua, Florida?

About 38.9% 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 15.4% 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 6,090 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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