What is the population of Alachua, Florida?

Alachua has a population of approximately 10,743 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Alachua, Florida located?

Alachua is located in Florida, United States, at approximate coordinates 29.7652°, -82.4751°.

What is the median household income in Alachua?

The median household income in Alachua is approximately $83,464 based on the most recent open data.

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Alachua

Floridacity

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Total population

10,743

Median home value

$299,200

41.2%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$83,464

Alachua$83k

National$74k

Air quality index

30Good

Elevation47 m

Weather76°F · Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates29.77°, -82.48°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Alachua is a small city that lies in Florida, United States. Census-style estimates put the resident count near 10,743. Alachua maps to 29.765°, -82.475° — squarely within the subtropical belt. Solar-resource estimates put the area at about 1,774 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year with sunshine for roughly 69% of daylight hours. Climatically, locations at this latitude tend to experience hot summers and mild winters typical of the subtropics. Population density therefore averages about 115 per km², a sparse settlement pattern. The administrative footprint covers roughly 93.7 km². Long-term weather observations show average highs near 80.5°F and lows near 61.8°F with about 46.5 in of annual precipitation (a wet total). Additional figures on demographics, climate, geography and points of interest appear in the sections that follow, all drawn from open public datasets.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age

37.9

Median home value

$299,200

Housing units

4,887

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

62.2%

Black

24.7%

Asian

Hispanic

12.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

29.7652

Longitude

-82.4751

Water area

0.37 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high

80.5°F

Avg low

61.8°F

Annual precipitation

46.5 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

Tonight

76°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Sunday

94°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday Night

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Monday

92°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Monday Night

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tuesday

91°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Forecast for Alachua, FL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

US AQI — Good

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

6.9

PM10 (µg/m³)

7.9

Ozone (µg/m³)

NO₂ (µg/m³)

8.1

Current readings from Open-Meteo Air Quality API (Copernicus CAMS European reanalysis).

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,228,089

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
44,459
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus (Latham, 1790) · Aves
38,178
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
37,013
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
32,244
Tufted Titmouse
Baeolophus bicolor (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
31,716
Carolina Chickadee
Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
27,554
Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo lineatus (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
26,095
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
25,514

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
High · GAINESVILLE · 2,540 students · 31.8:1 ratio
SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL
High · ALACHUA · 1,154 students
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Elementary · HIGH SPRINGS · 974 students · 18.7:1 ratio
FORT CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · GAINESVILLE · 961 students
MEADOWBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · GAINESVILLE · 848 students · 17.7:1 ratio
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · GAINESVILLE · 847 students · 29.2:1 ratio
HIDDEN OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · GAINESVILLE · 775 students · 15.5:1 ratio
LAWTON M. CHILES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · GAINESVILLE · 749 students · 17.8:1 ratio