Alachua County Summary

Life in Alachua County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alachua County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alachua County:

  • The population in Alachua County is 279,729.

  • The median home value in Alachua County is $295,314.

  • The median income in Alachua County is $57,566.

  • The median rent in Alachua County is $1,191.

  • The unemployment rate in Alachua County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Alachua County is 20.2%.

  • The average high in Alachua County is 84.3° and there are 105.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Alachua County

List Of Cities & Towns in Alachua County

Gainesville, FL Population 142,414

Alachua, FL Population 10,570

Newberry, FL Population 7,401

High Springs, FL Population 6,283

Hawthorne, FL Population 1,683

Waldo, FL Population 1,080

Archer, FL Population 908

Micanopy, FL Population 522

La Crosse, FL Population 163

Map Of Alachua County

Alachua County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Alachua County is 84.3°.

  • There are 81.8 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.5 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:17 hours of sun each day in Alachua County.

StatAlachua County
Mean High84.3
Nice Days81.8
Rainfall105.5
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:17
84.3°
Average High
105.5
Inches of Rain

Alachua County Photos

Alachua City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Rivera | CC BY-SA 4.0
Gainesville Fl Boulware Springs
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
Gville Seagle Bldg
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
Dsg Alachua County Courthouse Family And Civil Justice Center
Source: Wikipedia User | CC BY 2.0
Dsg Gainesville Downtown
Source: Wikipedia User User:DouglasGreen | CC BY 2.0
Dsg Gainesville Hippodrome State Theater
Source: Wikipedia User User:DouglasGreen | CC BY 2.0

Alachua County Demographics

Population over time in Alachua County

The current population in Alachua County is 279,729. The population has increased 4.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 276,171 3.0%
2021 268,105 1.0%
2020 265,443 -

Gender in Alachua County

  • Alachua County is 51.7% female with 144,608 female residents.

  • Alachua County is 48.3% male with 135,121 male residents.

Female
51.7% (144,608)
Male
48.3% (135,121)
Gender Alachua County FL USA
Female 51.7% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Alachua County

Alachua County is:

  • 59.6% White with 166,674 White residents.

  • 19.1% African American with 53,526 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 429 American Indian residents.

  • 5.9% Asian with 16,581 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 164 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 1,404 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 10,564 Two Or More residents.

  • 10.9% Hispanic with 30,387 Hispanic residents.

White
59.6% (166,674)
African American
19.1% (53,526)
American Indian
0.2% (429)
Asian
5.9% (16,581)
Hawaiian
0.1% (164)
Other
0.5% (1,404)
Two Or More
3.8% (10,564)
Hispanic
10.9% (30,387)

Table: Alachua County By Race

Race Alachua County FL USA
White 59.6% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 19.1% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.9% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 10.9% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Alachua County, Florida

  • 9.5% of households in Alachua County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Alachua County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Alachua County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Alachua County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Alachua County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Alachua County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Alachua County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Alachua County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Alachua County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Alachua County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.5% (26,672)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (14,960)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.2% (22,981)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (23,252)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.2% (37,009)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (43,168)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (30,621)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.6% (38,135)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (20,076)
$200,000 or more
8.2% (22,850)
Income Alachua County FL USA
Less than $10,000 9.5% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.2% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.2% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 8.2% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Alachua County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Alachua County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Alachua County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 20.0% of adults in Alachua County completed high school / ged.

  • 16.0% of adults in Alachua County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Alachua County completed associate's degree.

  • 24.0% of adults in Alachua County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Alachua County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Alachua County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Alachua County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (5,594)
9-12th Grade
4% (11,189)
High School / GED
20% (55,945)
Some College
16% (44,756)
Associate's Degree
11% (30,770)
Bachelor's Degree
24% (67,134)
Master's Degree
13% (36,364)
Professional Degree
5% (13,986)
Doctorate Degree
5% (13,986)
Education Alachua County FL USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 20% 28% 26%
Some College 16% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 24% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 1% 2%

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