Alachua County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Florida

The population of Alachua County, Florida is 281,751 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $59,659, the median home value is $266,800, and the median age is 32.2.

The population of Alachua County has grown 17.8% since 2010 (247,624 → 291,782), a +1.18% annualized rate.

Alachua County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

281,751

Population

+1.18%

Annual growth

322

People / sq mi

$59,659

Median Income

$266,800

Median Home Value

Alachua County covers 876 sq mi of land at 321.8 people per square mile.

About Alachua County, FL

Alachua County is a county in Florida with a population of 281,751. It ranks #24 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 32.2, younger than the national median. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income in Alachua County is $59,659, below the US median of $74,580. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $266,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,255. The homeownership rate of 54.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Alachua County reflects 47.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.5 minutes each way.

Alachua County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Alachua County had a population of 247,624 in 2010 and 291,782 in 2024, a 17.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 291,782 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.18%.

291,782

Population (2024)

247,624

Population (2010)

291,782

Peak (2024)

1.18%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	247,624	-	-	estimate
2011	249,879	+2,255	+0.91%	estimate
2012	251,596	+1,717	+0.69%	estimate
2013	252,585	+989	+0.39%	estimate
2014	255,606	+3,021	+1.20%	estimate
2015	259,215	+3,609	+1.41%	estimate
2016	264,127	+4,912	+1.89%	estimate
2017	266,501	+2,374	+0.90%	estimate
2018	269,190	+2,689	+1.01%	estimate
2019	269,489	+299	+0.11%	estimate
2020	279,765	+10,276	+3.81%	estimate
2021	281,710	+1,945	+0.70%	estimate
2022	285,241	+3,531	+1.25%	estimate
2023	288,962	+3,721	+1.30%	estimate
2024	291,782	+2,820	+0.98%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	62.7%
Black or African American	19.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

32.2

Median Age

51.8%

Female

48.2%

Male

14.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

4.9%

10–14

5.2%

15–19

9.0%

20–24

15.0%

25–34

14.7%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

9.6%

55–59

4.7%

60–64

5.5%

65–74

9.0%

75–84

4.0%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 14.9% · Seniors (65+): 14.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,659$-12,052 vs state
Mean household income	$92,218
Per-capita income	$37,981
Poverty rate	8.8%-0.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	57.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

38.6%

Finance & real estate

11.1%

Education & health care

10.8%

Information

5.2%

Public administration

5.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.3%

Manufacturing

4.2%

Construction

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Alachua County is professional & business services, accounting for 38.6% of workers.

How residents commute

2.9%

Drive alone

3.2%

Carpool

69.9%

Public transit

12.1%

Work from home

21.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$266,800$-58,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,255

Median rent

54.1%

Homeownership rate

125,702

Total housing units

89.7%

Occupied

10.3%

Vacant

45.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.2%

With health insurance

96.8%

With broadband internet

34.3%

Foreign-born

6.4%

Veterans (18+)

11.6%

With a disability

83.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.2%

High School+

47.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alachua County, Florida has a population of 281,751 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 322 people per square mile.

The population of Alachua County has grown 17.8% since 2010 (247,624 → 291,782), a +1.18% annualized rate.

The median household income in Alachua County, Florida is $59,659, with mean (average) household income of $92,218 and per-capita income of $37,981. 8.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Alachua County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.7%), Black or African American (19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Alachua County, Florida is 32.2 years. Residents are 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

The median home value in Alachua County is $266,800 and median monthly rent is $1,255. 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 125,702 total housing units, 10.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Alachua County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 38.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Alachua County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.