Alachua County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 285,492 | — | #253 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,949 | -17.6% | #1,900 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,109 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $288,800 | +2.4% | #684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,339 | +15.1% | #374 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% | +68.0% | #2,775 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alachua County has a population of 285,492, making it the #253 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Alachua County is $61,949, ranking #1,900 out of 3,222 counties — 17.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.2% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Alachua County is $288,800 (+2.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,339/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.1%.
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92.6% of residents in Alachua County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County, Florida has a total population of 285,492, making it the 253rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alachua County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alachua County is $61,949, which ranks #1,900 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Alachua County is $288,800, 2.4% above the national median. Renters in Alachua County pay a median gross rent of $1,339 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alachua County, 48.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Alachua County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (19.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%).
All data for Alachua County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.