Alachua County's 2026 population is estimated at 290,610, reflecting a 0.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Alachua County is the 24th largest county in Florida. The 2010 population was 247,624 and has grown 17.36% since 2010.
Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 33.2 years
Male: 31.6 years
There are 234,712 adults, (43,645 of whom are seniors) in Alachua County.
Female: 147,839 (51.8%)
Male: 137,653 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Alachua County includes 61.4% White, 19.28% Black or African American, 6.09% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 175,298 | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 55,041 | 19.28% |
| Two or more races | 29,710 | 10.41% |
| Asian | 17,381 | 6.09% |
| Other race | 7,593 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 419 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50 | 0.02% |
Alachua County 's average per capita income is $48,614. Household income levels show a median of $61,949. The poverty rate stands at 21.17%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,542 | $152,180 |
| Families | $93,754 | $125,843 |
| Households | $61,949 | $93,386 |
| Non Families | $38,609 | $57,001 |
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