Alachua County, Florida's estimated 2024 population is 287,947 with a growth rate of 0.68% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Alachua County, Florida is the 24th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 247,624 and has seen a growth of 16.28% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 297,712 | 1,953 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 295,759 | 1,953 | 0.66% |
| 2027 | 293,806 | 1,953 | 0.67% |
| 2026 | 291,853 | 1,953 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 289,900 | 1,953 | 0.68% |
| 2024 | 287,947 | 1,953 | 0.68% |
| 2023 | 285,994 | 1,953 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 284,041 | 2,152 | 0.76% |
| 2021 | 281,889 | 2,152 | 0.77% |
| 2020 | 279,737 | 10,248 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 269,489 | 299 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 269,190 | 2,689 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 266,501 | 2,374 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 264,127 | 4,912 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 259,215 | 3,609 | 1.41% |
| 2014 | 255,606 | 3,021 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 252,585 | 989 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 251,596 | 1,717 | 0.69% |
| 2011 | 249,879 | 2,255 | 0.91% |
| 2010 | 247,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 181,596 | 30,248 | 19.99% |
| 1980 | 151,348 | 46,584 | 44.47% |
| 1970 | 104,764 | 30,690 | 41.43% |
| 1960 | 74,074 | 17,048 | 29.9% |
| 1950 | 57,026 | 18,419 | 47.71% |
| 1940 | 38,607 | 4,242 | 12.34% |
| 1930 | 34,365 | 2,676 | 8.44% |
| 1920 | 31,689 | -2,616 | -7.63% |
| 1910 | 34,305 | 2,060 | 6.39% |
| 1900 | 32,245 | 9,311 | 40.6% |
| 1890 | 22,934 | 6,472 | 39.31% |
| 1880 | 16,462 | -866 | -5% |
| 1870 | 17,328 | 9,096 | 110.5% |
| 1860 | 8,232 | 5,708 | 226.15% |
| 1850 | 2,524 | 242 | 10.6% |
| 1840 | 2,282 | 78 | 3.54% |
| 1830 | 2,204 | -295,508 | -99.26% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 181,328 | 64.82% |
| Black or African American | 54,388 | 19.44% |
| Two or more races | 21,357 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 16,697 | 5.97% |
| Other race | 5,253 | 1.88% |
| Native American | 542 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 164 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108,597 | 2.41 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 53,384 | 1.51 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Married | 40,550 | 3.17 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 11,279 | 3.62 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 3,384 | 3.23 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,453 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 18,975 | 11.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,168 | 23.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 38,888 | 22.96% |
| High School Graduate | 33,952 | 20.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,323 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 26,583 | 15.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 106,952 | 102,147 | 53,393 |
| Black | 32,154 | 28,087 | 7,506 |
| Hispanic | 15,969 | 14,927 | 8,728 |
| Asian | 9,608 | 8,898 | 7,106 |
| 2+ Races | 9,565 | 9,087 | 5,417 |
| Other Race | 3,379 | 3,246 | 1,678 |
| Native American | 430 | 400 | 111 |
| Islander | 107 | 107 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,580 | $53,762 | $45,892 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,225 | $89,050 | $59,788 |
| High School Graduate | $31,840 | $34,742 | $27,102 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,646 | $29,056 | $20,463 |
| Overall | $44,374 | $48,285 | $40,276 |
| Some College | $38,457 | $43,446 | $34,596 |
$44,374
Average Earnings
$48,285
Average Male
$40,276
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.75% of Alachua County, Florida residents speak only English, while 15.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 156,253 | 25,648 | 16.41% |
| Black | 52,350 | 14,657 | 28% |
| Hispanic | 28,063 | 7,193 | 25.63% |
| Multiple | 20,180 | 4,627 | 22.93% |
| Asian | 15,442 | 3,025 | 19.59% |
| Other | 5,106 | 1,074 | 21.03% |
| Native | 500 | 93 | 18.6% |
| Islander | 164 | 51 | 31.1% |
20.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.44%
Male Poverty Rate
20.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alachua County, Florida is Islander, with 31.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alachua County, Florida is White, with 16.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.62% |
| High School | 17.4% |
| Some College | 11.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.31% |
| Female Employed | 13.31% |
| Male Employed | 10.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,713 | $121,598 |
| Households | $57,566 | $87,691 |
| Married Families | $109,050 | $144,781 |
| Non Families | $35,237 | $50,741 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15,000
Number of Veterans
13,130
Male Veterans
1,870
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5,017 |
| First Gulf War | 3,645 |
| Second Gulf War | 2,997 |
| Korea | 693 |
| World War II | 431 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 3,617 |
| 75+ | 3,437 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,414 |
| 55 to 64 | 3,316 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,216 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,808 | 6.95% |
| Black | 2,963 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic | 923 | 3.72% |
| 2+ Races | 669 | 4.48% |
| Other Race | 284 | 6.58% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.33% |
| Native American | 86 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.51%
Born in Alachua County, Florida
89.2%
Native Born
10.8%
Foreign Born
5.05%
Non Citizen
5.76%
Naturalized
89.2% of Alachua County, Florida residents were born in the United States, with 52.51% having been born in Florida. 5.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.