Alachua County, FL

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Alachua County Overview

279,729
TOTAL POPULATION
135,121
MALE POPULATION
144,608
FEMALE POPULATION
93.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,684
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,713
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,566
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,728
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
140,425
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alachua County Area Codes

Race in Alachua County

The most populous races in Alachua County are White / Caucasian (181,328 | 64.8%), Black / African American (54,388 | 19.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (30,387 | 10.9%).
Race in Alachua County
Race# Population% Population
Asian16,6976.0%
Black / African American54,38819.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1640.1%
Hispanic or Latino30,38710.9%
Native / Alaskan5420.2%
White / Caucasian181,32864.8%
Two or more Races21,3577.6%
Some other Race5,2531.9%
Total279,729100.0%

Ancestry in Alachua County

The most populous ancestries reported in Alachua County are German (32,835 | 11.7%), English (32,362 | 11.6%), Irish (27,190 | 9.7%), Italian (13,034 | 4.7%), and American (11,942 | 4.3%), together accounting for 42.0% of all Alachua County residents.
Ancestry in Alachua County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan40.0%
African9890.4%
Alaskan Athabascan120.0%
Albanian3990.1%
Alsatian60.0%
American11,9424.3%
Apache120.0%
Arab2,6060.9%
Argentinean5710.2%
Armenian1430.1%
Australian860.0%
Austrian6160.2%
Bahamian3330.1%
Basque220.0%
Belgian3960.1%
Belizean480.0%
Bhutanese8230.3%
Blackfeet670.0%
Bolivian2820.1%
Brazilian1,1300.4%
British2,6310.9%
Bulgarian1610.1%
Burmese1,9000.7%
Cajun260.0%
Canadian8990.3%
Cape Verdean40.0%
Celtic410.0%
Central American3,1021.1%
Central American Indian1590.1%
Cherokee5750.2%
Chickasaw680.0%
Chilean1890.1%
Chippewa1030.0%
Choctaw1260.1%
Colombian1,7750.6%
Comanche10.0%
Costa Rican2830.1%
Creek380.0%
Croatian2230.1%
Cuban6,2432.2%
Czech5040.2%
Czechoslovakian2190.1%
Danish8320.3%
Delaware200.0%
Dominican9500.3%
Dutch2,3230.8%
Eastern European9550.3%
Ecuadorian4580.2%
Egyptian6390.2%
English32,36211.6%
Ethiopian2460.1%
European5,6432.0%
Filipino2820.1%
Finnish4160.2%
French5,9472.1%
French Canadian1,5390.5%
German32,83511.7%
German Russian90.0%
Ghanaian190.0%
Greek1,1600.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro730.0%
Guatemalan4830.2%
Guyanese1600.1%
Haitian1,0280.4%
Honduran7880.3%
Hungarian1,3280.5%
Indian (Asian)4,9421.8%
Indonesian1150.0%
Iranian9260.3%
Iraqi820.0%
Irish27,1909.7%
Iroquois620.0%
Israeli2670.1%
Italian13,0344.7%
Jamaican1,9340.7%
Japanese460.0%
Jordanian1250.0%
Kenyan1240.0%
Korean4,0891.5%
Laotian3010.1%
Latvian610.0%
Lebanese5830.2%
Lithuanian5510.2%
Lumbee550.0%
Luxembourger2190.1%
Macedonian450.0%
Malaysian960.0%
Mexican3,6971.3%
Mexican American Indian1680.1%
Mongolian70.0%
Moroccan30.0%
Native Hawaiian3750.1%
Navajo660.0%
New Zealander120.0%
Nicaraguan5820.2%
Nigerian1270.1%
Northern European5140.2%
Norwegian2,0460.7%
Pakistani1000.0%
Palestinian2470.1%
Panamanian2940.1%
Paraguayan2030.1%
Pennsylvania German1120.0%
Peruvian7560.3%
Polish6,5282.3%
Portuguese1,0170.4%
Potawatomi350.0%
Pueblo1140.0%
Puerto Rican7,9182.8%
Puget Sound Salish60.0%
Romanian2330.1%
Russian2,2250.8%
Salvadoran6720.2%
Samoan320.0%
Scandinavian9710.4%
Scotch-Irish3,1911.1%
Scottish8,4363.0%
Seminole230.0%
Serbian980.0%
Sioux530.0%
Slavic260.0%
Slovak3270.1%
Slovene5380.2%
South African2090.1%
South American5,9042.1%
South American Indian2980.1%
Spaniard1,0510.4%
Spanish3740.1%
Spanish American140.0%
Sri Lankan1,6870.6%
Subsaharan African1,8060.6%
Swedish2,5700.9%
Swiss5530.2%
Syrian2630.1%
Thai6,0992.2%
Tongan750.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2970.1%
Turkish7560.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander3360.1%
Ukrainian7270.3%
Uruguayan370.0%
Venezuelan1,5680.6%
Vietnamese2340.1%
Welsh1,9250.7%
West Indian2630.1%
Yugoslavian2060.1%
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Immigrants in Alachua County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alachua County came from Asia (12,790 | 4.6%), Latin America (10,563 | 3.8%), South America (4,711 | 1.7%), South Central Asia (4,436 | 1.6%), and Europe (4,431 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.2% of all Alachua County residents.
Immigrants in Alachua County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,0610.4%
Albania2820.1%
Argentina3420.1%
Asia12,7904.6%
Australia150.0%
Austria180.0%
Bahamas650.0%
Bangladesh2720.1%
Belarus350.0%
Belgium1510.1%
Belize70.0%
Bolivia140.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina200.0%
Brazil1,4050.5%
Bulgaria750.0%
Cambodia240.0%
Cameroon830.0%
Canada1,2340.4%
Caribbean3,8691.4%
Central America1,9830.7%
Chile320.0%
China2,8291.0%
Colombia1,1280.4%
Congo30.0%
Costa Rica780.0%
Croatia60.0%
Cuba1,9960.7%
Czechoslovakia940.0%
Dominica150.0%
Dominican Republic1680.1%
Eastern Africa2980.1%
Eastern Asia3,9781.4%
Eastern Europe1,7180.6%
Ecuador2060.1%
Egypt1450.1%
El Salvador2980.1%
England3010.1%
Ethiopia1680.1%
Europe4,4311.6%
Fiji150.0%
France2680.1%
Germany4910.2%
Ghana190.0%
Greece160.0%
Guatemala2810.1%
Guyana770.0%
Haiti4700.2%
Honduras2700.1%
Hong Kong970.0%
Hungary350.0%
India3,3161.2%
Indonesia1650.1%
Iran6340.2%
Iraq780.0%
Ireland2200.1%
Israel2590.1%
Italy1860.1%
Jamaica7130.3%
Japan1870.1%
Jordan700.0%
Kenya910.0%
Korea9620.3%
Kuwait570.0%
Laos410.0%
Latin America10,5633.8%
Latvia350.0%
Lebanon500.0%
Malaysia870.0%
Mexico8160.3%
Middle Africa1380.1%
Morocco170.0%
Nepal470.0%
Netherlands2700.1%
Nicaragua1900.1%
Nigeria920.0%
Northern Africa1620.1%
Northern Europe9800.4%
Norway960.0%
Oceania1200.0%
Pakistan1490.1%
Panama430.0%
Peru2220.1%
Philippines1,6660.6%
Poland1230.0%
Portugal30.0%
Romania750.0%
Russia4060.2%
Saudi Arabia2480.1%
Scotland270.0%
Serbia60.0%
Singapore360.0%
South Africa2140.1%
South America4,7111.7%
South Central Asia4,4361.6%
South Eastern Asia2,9391.1%
Southern Europe5100.2%
Spain3050.1%
Sri Lanka180.0%
Sweden390.0%
Switzerland250.0%
Taiwan1710.1%
Thailand830.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2380.1%
Turkey4320.2%
Uganda260.0%
Ukraine2170.1%
Uruguay210.0%
Venezuela1,0740.4%
Vietnam8370.3%
Western Africa2070.1%
Western Asia1,3060.5%
Western Europe1,2230.4%
Yemen980.0%
Zaire520.0%
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Sex and Age in Alachua County

Sex and Age in Alachua County

The most populous age groups in Alachua County are 20 to 24 Years (21,402 | 15.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (22,323 | 15.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alachua County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,845 (5.1%)6,703 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Years7,000 (5.2%)6,921 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years7,208 (5.3%)6,751 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years11,490 (8.5%)13,744 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years21,402 (15.8%)22,323 (15.4%)
25 to 29 Years11,168 (8.3%)11,102 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years9,487 (7.0%)9,590 (6.6%)
35 to 39 Years8,231 (6.1%)7,855 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years7,462 (5.5%)7,916 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years6,659 (4.9%)6,732 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years6,501 (4.8%)6,753 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years6,193 (4.6%)7,332 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years7,318 (5.4%)8,018 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years6,312 (4.7%)7,876 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years4,958 (3.7%)5,460 (3.8%)
75 to 79 Years3,228 (2.4%)3,382 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years1,938 (1.4%)2,278 (1.6%)
85 Years and over1,721 (1.3%)3,872 (2.7%)
Total135,121 (100.0%)144,608 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alachua County

Median Family Size in Alachua County

The median family size in Alachua County is 3.19 persons per family, with single female/mother families (11,279 | 20.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,384 | 6.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alachua County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple40,550 (73.4%)3.14
Single Male/Father3,384 (6.1%)2.95
Single Female/Mother11,279 (20.4%)3.43
Total Families55,213 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Alachua County

The median household size in Alachua County is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (11,279 | 10.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.62 persons per household. non-family households (53,384 | 49.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alachua County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple40,550 (37.3%)3.17
Single Male/Father3,384 (3.1%)3.23
Single Female/Mother11,279 (10.4%)3.62
Non-family53,384 (49.2%)1.51
Total Households108,597 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alachua County

Out of a total of 108,597 households in Alachua County, 55,213 (50.8%) are family households, while 53,384 (49.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 26,686, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 38,117.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alachua County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-38,117 (35.1%)
2-Person Households26,686 (24.6%)10,525 (9.7%)
3-Person Households13,762 (12.7%)2,489 (2.3%)
4-Person Households9,024 (8.3%)1,980 (1.8%)
5-Person Households3,534 (3.3%)249 (0.2%)
6-Person Households1,351 (1.2%)24 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households856 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total55,213 (50.8%)53,384 (49.2%)

Female Fertility in Alachua County

Fertility by Age in Alachua County

Average fertility rate in Alachua County is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alachua County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years1,319 (67.8%)31.0
35 to 50 years627 (32.2%)26.0
Total1,946 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alachua County

63.8% of women with births (1,946) in Alachua County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 29.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alachua County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years797 (60.4%)522 (39.6%)
35 to 50 years444 (70.8%)183 (29.2%)
Total1,242 (63.8%)704 (36.2%)

Fertility by Education in Alachua County

Average fertility rate in Alachua County is 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 35.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 25.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alachua County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School221 (11.4%)31.0
High School Diploma367 (18.9%)29.0
College or Associate's Degree429 (22.1%)14.0
Bachelor's Degree489 (25.1%)26.0
Graduate Degree440 (22.6%)35.0
Total1,946 (100.0%)24.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alachua County

36.2% of women with births in Alachua County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 98.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alachua County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)221 (100.0%)
High School Diploma112 (30.5%)255 (69.5%)
College or Associate's Degree306 (71.3%)123 (28.7%)
Bachelor's Degree390 (79.7%)99 (20.3%)
Graduate Degree433 (98.4%)7 (1.6%)
Total1,242 (63.8%)704 (36.2%)

Income in Alachua County

Income Overview in Alachua County

Per Capita Income in Alachua County is $35,684, while median incomes of families and households are $89,713 and $57,566 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income279,729$35,684
Median Family Income55,213$89,713
Mean Family Income55,213$121,598
Median Household Income108,597$57,566
Mean Household Income108,597$87,691
Income Deficit55,213$10,728
Wage / Income Gap (%)279,72917.21%
Wage / Income Gap ($)279,72982.79¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index279,7290.52

Earnings by Sex in Alachua County

Average Earnings in Alachua County are $32,922, $35,642 for men and $29,507 for women, a difference of 17.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Alachua County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male76,312 (50.0%)$35,642
Female76,276 (50.0%)$29,507
Total152,588 (100.0%)$32,922

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alachua County

The most common earnings brackets in Alachua County are $100,000+ for men (11,173 | 14.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (6,113 | 8.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alachua County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,176 (5.5%)6,113 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,434 (4.5%)4,535 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,468 (4.5%)3,884 (5.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9993,146 (4.1%)2,734 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,311 (4.3%)3,640 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,180 (2.9%)2,938 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,360 (3.1%)2,283 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,643 (2.1%)2,373 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,887 (2.5%)2,487 (3.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,459 (3.2%)2,637 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9995,263 (6.9%)4,948 (6.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,125 (5.4%)4,762 (6.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,073 (5.3%)4,710 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,188 (4.2%)4,043 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,683 (4.8%)3,427 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,467 (3.2%)2,512 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9994,068 (5.3%)4,802 (6.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9993,481 (4.6%)3,222 (4.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,727 (8.8%)4,756 (6.2%)
$100,000+11,173 (14.6%)5,470 (7.2%)
Total76,312 (100.0%)76,276 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alachua County

Average earnings in Alachua County are $48,285 for men and $40,276 for women, a difference of 16.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,050, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,056. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,788, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,463.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alachua County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$29,056$20,463
High School Diploma$34,742$27,102
College or Associate's Degree$43,446$34,596
Bachelor's Degree$53,762$45,892
Graduate Degree$89,050$59,788
Total$48,285$40,276

Family Income in Alachua County

Family Income Brackets in Alachua County

According to the Alachua County family income data, there are 11,153 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,380 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Alachua County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,7673.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3802.5%
$15,000 to $24,9992,2644.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,9265.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995,85310.6%
$50,000 to $74,9998,88916.1%
$75,000 to $99,9997,45413.5%
$100,000 to $149,99911,15320.2%
$150,000 to $199,9995,79710.5%
$200,000+7,73014.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alachua County

6-person families (1,159 | 2.1%) account for the highest median family income in Alachua County with $123,631 per family, while 2-person families (28,480 | 51.6%) have the highest median income of $40,224 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alachua County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families28,480 (51.6%)$80,448
3-Person Families12,769 (23.1%)$86,147
4-Person Families8,635 (15.6%)$112,742
5-Person Families3,428 (6.2%)$107,304
6-Person Families1,159 (2.1%)$123,631
7+ Person Families742 (1.3%)$90,608
Total55,213 (100.0%)$89,713

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alachua County

The median family income in Alachua County is $89,713, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,525) having the highest median family income of $134,616, while families with 1 earner (19,180) have the lowest median family income of $60,630, accounting for 8.2% and 34.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alachua County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners8,565 (15.5%)$63,974
1 Earner19,180 (34.7%)$60,630
2 Earners22,943 (41.5%)$113,988
3+ Earners4,525 (8.2%)$134,616
Total55,213 (100.0%)$89,713

Household Income in Alachua County

Household Income Brackets in Alachua County

With 16,724 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Alachua County, accounting for 15.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5,756 households (5.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Alachua County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,3179.5%
$10,000 to $14,9995,7565.3%
$15,000 to $24,9998,9058.2%
$25,000 to $34,9999,0148.3%
$35,000 to $49,99914,33513.2%
$50,000 to $74,99916,72415.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911,83710.9%
$100,000 to $149,99914,76913.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997,8197.2%
$200,000+8,9058.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alachua County

The median household income in Alachua County is $57,566, with the highest median household income of $77,483 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 32,620 households (30.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $18,663, with 14,576 households (13.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alachua County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years14,576 (13.4%)$18,663
25 to 44 Years35,990 (33.1%)$65,629
45 to 64 Years32,620 (30.0%)$77,483
65+ Years25,411 (23.4%)$56,651
Total108,597 (100.0%)$57,566

Poverty in Alachua County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alachua County

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 20.9% for females among the residents of Alachua County, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11,800 males (50.3%) and 12,884 females (53.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alachua County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,267 (18.6%)1,250 (18.9%)
5 Years210 (18.1%)106 (9.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,503 (18.7%)1,134 (14.5%)
12 to 14 Years681 (14.7%)1,108 (24.2%)
15 Years434 (26.1%)175 (12.4%)
16 and 17 Years181 (8.8%)161 (6.3%)
18 to 24 Years11,800 (50.3%)12,884 (53.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,335 (11.5%)3,623 (17.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,066 (13.4%)1,761 (11.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,154 (8.8%)1,477 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,627 (12.1%)2,239 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years834 (7.6%)1,120 (8.5%)
75 Years and over715 (10.9%)1,225 (13.9%)
Total24,807 (19.4%)28,263 (20.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alachua County

According to the poverty statistics in Alachua County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.4% of males and 93.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alachua County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,530 (81.4%)5,377 (81.1%)
5 Years947 (81.9%)1,024 (90.6%)
6 to 11 Years6,527 (81.3%)6,683 (85.5%)
12 to 14 Years3,938 (85.3%)3,466 (75.8%)
15 Years1,229 (73.9%)1,238 (87.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,882 (91.2%)2,410 (93.7%)
18 to 24 Years11,640 (49.7%)11,187 (46.5%)
25 to 34 Years17,926 (88.5%)17,036 (82.5%)
35 to 44 Years13,384 (86.6%)13,965 (88.8%)
45 to 54 Years11,880 (91.1%)11,967 (89.0%)
55 to 64 Years11,826 (87.9%)13,056 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,193 (92.4%)12,131 (91.5%)
75 Years and over5,871 (89.1%)7,567 (86.1%)
Total102,773 (80.6%)107,107 (79.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alachua County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alachua County show that 3.8% or 1,539 of the total 40,550 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 31.6%, comprising of 130 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.0%, which includes 753 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alachua County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children24,120 (97.0%)753 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children12,214 (96.4%)451 (3.6%)
3 or 4 Children2,395 (92.1%)205 (7.9%)
5 or more Children282 (68.4%)130 (31.6%)
Total39,011 (96.2%)1,539 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alachua County

According to the poverty data in Alachua County, 17.7% or 599 single-father households and 24.3% or 2,744 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 450 households (27.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 471 households (63.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alachua County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children450 (27.4%)610 (12.8%)
1 or 2 Children96 (6.3%)1,582 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children53 (24.2%)471 (63.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)81 (52.3%)
Total599 (17.7%)2,744 (24.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alachua County

The poverty data for Alachua County shows that 1,539 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 3,343 of the single-parent households (22.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (31.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 524 household (54.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alachua County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children753 (3.0%)1,060 (16.5%)
1 or 2 Children451 (3.6%)1,678 (23.5%)
3 or 4 Children205 (7.9%)524 (54.2%)
5 or more Children130 (31.6%)81 (52.3%)
Total1,539 (3.8%)3,343 (22.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Alachua County

Employment by Class of Employer in Alachua County

Among the 130,463 employed individuals in Alachua County, private company employees (71,922 | 55.1%), state government employees (21,767 | 16.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (12,146 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alachua County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees71,92255.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,1754.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,4744.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations12,1469.3%
Local Government Employees9,4587.2%
State Government Employees21,76716.7%
Federal Government Employees4,3133.3%
Unpaid Family Workers2080.2%
Total130,463100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alachua County

According to the labor force statistics for Alachua County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (235,217), 59.7% or 140,425 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 7,162 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.1% or 26,461 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 807 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alachua County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,113 (27.6%)807 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years27,110 (62.0%)2,603 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years18,328 (82.3%)806 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years15,681 (82.2%)439 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years26,461 (84.1%)1,297 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years21,876 (82.1%)634 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years9,535 (70.5%)124 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years8,542 (55.7%)222 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years5,881 (23.9%)165 (2.8%)
75 Years and over936 (5.7%)17 (1.8%)
Total140,425 (59.7%)7,162 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alachua County

According to labor force statistics for Alachua County, 78.3% of individuals (100,472) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (128,317) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 3,517 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.3% or 52,328 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.3% or 476 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alachua County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,869 (53.2%)894 (12.3%)
High School Diploma17,436 (72.2%)1,352 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree26,779 (76.9%)1,288 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52,328 (84.3%)1,241 (2.0%)
Total100,472 (78.3%)4,491 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alachua County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alachua County are Community & Social Service (20,742 | 15.6%), Education Instruction & Library (13,689 | 10.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,399 | 10.1%), Management (13,246 | 9.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (10,450 | 7.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alachua County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alachua County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.7%), Computers & Mathematics (75.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (68.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (65.6%), and Health Technologists (63.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alachua County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,325 (55.3%)5,921 (44.7%)
Business & Financial2,731 (44.8%)3,366 (55.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,434 (71.1%)3,016 (28.9%)
Computers & Mathematics3,654 (75.2%)1,202 (24.7%)
Architecture & Engineering1,845 (82.7%)386 (17.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,935 (57.5%)1,428 (42.5%)
Community & Social Service 8,627 (41.6%)12,115 (58.4%)
Education, Arts & Media730 (31.1%)1,618 (68.9%)
Legal Services & Support689 (47.6%)759 (52.4%)
Education Instruction & Library5,690 (41.6%)7,999 (58.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,518 (46.6%)1,739 (53.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,603 (34.4%)8,796 (65.6%)
Health Technologists3,625 (36.1%)6,402 (63.8%)
Total (Category)30,720 (48.0%)33,214 (51.9%)
Total (Overall)67,292 (50.5%)65,933 (49.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alachua County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,604 | 7.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,739 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (3,786 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (3,441 | 2.6%), and Security & Protection (2,968 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Alachua County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alachua County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (79.3%), Security & Protection (77.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.1%), Personal Care & Service (71.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alachua County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support679 (17.9%)3,107 (82.1%)
Security & Protection2,301 (77.5%)667 (22.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention556 (72.4%)212 (27.6%)
Law Enforcement1,745 (79.3%)455 (20.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving5,259 (54.8%)4,345 (45.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,140 (66.3%)1,599 (33.7%)
Personal Care & Service991 (28.8%)2,450 (71.2%)
Total (Category)12,370 (50.4%)12,168 (49.6%)
Total (Overall)67,292 (50.5%)65,933 (49.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alachua County are Office & Administration (15,557 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (12,624 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alachua County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alachua County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,308 (50.0%)6,316 (50.0%)
Office & Administration4,486 (28.8%)11,071 (71.2%)
Total (Category)10,794 (38.3%)17,387 (61.7%)
Total (Overall)67,292 (50.5%)65,933 (49.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alachua County are Construction & Extraction (3,795 | 2.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (2,628 | 2.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (577 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alachua County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alachua County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry426 (73.8%)151 (26.2%)
Construction & Extraction3,535 (93.1%)260 (6.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair2,534 (96.4%)94 (3.6%)
Total (Category)6,495 (92.8%)505 (7.2%)
Total (Overall)67,292 (50.5%)65,933 (49.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alachua County are Production (3,659 | 2.8%), Material Moving (3,173 | 2.4%), and Transportation (2,740 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alachua County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alachua County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,348 (64.2%)1,311 (35.8%)
Transportation2,247 (82.0%)493 (18.0%)
Material Moving2,318 (73.1%)855 (27.0%)
Total (Category)6,913 (72.2%)2,659 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)67,292 (50.5%)65,933 (49.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alachua County

Employment Industries in Alachua County

The major employment industries in Alachua County include Educational Services (26,998 | 20.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (23,273 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (13,433 | 10.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (12,750 | 9.6%), and Professional & Scientific (9,580 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Alachua County

Employment Industries by Sex in Alachua County

The Alachua County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (89.4%), Construction (87.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (79.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (90.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (70.7%), and Educational Services (57.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alachua County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting818 (74.9%)274 (25.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction118 (89.4%)14 (10.6%)
Construction4,904 (87.5%)698 (12.5%)
Manufacturing4,177 (75.4%)1,366 (24.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,572 (78.8%)422 (21.2%)
Retail Trade7,712 (57.4%)5,721 (42.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,538 (79.6%)651 (20.4%)
Utilities491 (57.9%)357 (42.1%)
Information1,231 (61.1%)784 (38.9%)
Finance & Insurance1,795 (46.1%)2,098 (53.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,323 (43.9%)1,690 (56.1%)
Professional & Scientific5,009 (52.3%)4,571 (47.7%)
Enterprise Management3 (9.1%)30 (90.9%)
Administrative & Support2,759 (62.1%)1,681 (37.9%)
Educational Services11,586 (42.9%)15,412 (57.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6,827 (29.3%)16,446 (70.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,587 (54.2%)1,341 (45.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services6,538 (51.3%)6,212 (48.7%)
Public Administration4,212 (60.8%)2,711 (39.2%)
Total67,292 (50.5%)65,933 (49.5%)

Education in Alachua County

School Enrollment in Alachua County

The most common levels of schooling among the 97,763 students in Alachua County are college / undergraduate (45,870 | 46.9%), graduate / professional (13,986 | 14.3%), and elementary school (11,351 | 11.6%).
School Enrollment in Alachua County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3,9334.0%
Kindergarten1,7701.8%
Elementary School11,35111.6%
Middle School11,26711.5%
High School9,5869.8%
College / Undergraduate45,87046.9%
Graduate / Professional13,98614.3%
Total97,763100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alachua County

Out of a total of 97,763 students who are enrolled in schools in Alachua County, 11,438 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 86,325 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,466 (51.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15,899 (98.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alachua County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,367 (48.2%)1,466 (51.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old9,953 (75.3%)3,257 (24.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds10,126 (78.9%)2,707 (21.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6,387 (87.8%)887 (12.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds15,899 (98.4%)261 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds30,056 (97.8%)679 (2.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds9,265 (87.9%)1,270 (12.1%)
35 Years and over3,310 (79.1%)873 (20.9%)
Total86,325 (88.3%)11,438 (11.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alachua County

Bio, nature & agricultural (12,255 | 14.2%), business (10,993 | 12.8%), science & technology (10,188 | 11.8%), education (7,378 | 8.6%), and engineering (6,383 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 86,035 individuals in Alachua County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alachua County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,3994.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12,25514.2%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0424.7%
Psychology4,8355.6%
Social Sciences6,1687.2%
Engineering6,3837.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies9941.2%
Science & Technology10,18811.8%
Business10,99312.8%
Education7,3788.6%
Literature & Languages4,4065.1%
Liberal Arts & History3,9444.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3,0053.5%
Communications3,5734.2%
Arts & Humanities4,4725.2%
Total86,035100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alachua County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alachua County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alachua County are males with 2 vehicles (26,885, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,585, making up 43.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alachua County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,246 (3.5%)1,571 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle17,108 (26.3%)18,320 (29.4%)
2 Vehicles26,885 (41.3%)25,585 (41.0%)
3 Vehicles13,213 (20.3%)11,852 (19.0%)
4 Vehicles4,052 (6.2%)3,497 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles1,620 (2.5%)1,533 (2.5%)
Total65,124 (100.0%)62,358 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alachua County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alachua County are 20 to 24 minutes (24,969 commuters, 21.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (24,792 commuters, 21.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (16,686 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Alachua County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,1122.7%
5 to 9 Minutes10,1908.8%
10 to 14 Minutes16,68614.3%
15 to 19 Minutes24,79221.3%
20 to 24 Minutes24,96921.4%
25 to 29 Minutes7,1676.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15,74713.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2,7272.3%
40 to 44 Minutes2,0551.8%
45 to 59 Minutes4,9334.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2,4532.1%
90 or more Minutes1,5561.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Alachua County

The most common commute times in Alachua County are 15 to 19 minutes (13,098 commuters, 22.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (12,204 commuters, 21.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alachua County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,624 (2.7%)1,488 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,380 (9.0%)4,810 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes8,658 (14.5%)8,028 (14.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes13,098 (22.0%)11,694 (20.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes12,765 (21.4%)12,204 (21.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,952 (5.0%)4,215 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,861 (13.2%)7,886 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,445 (2.4%)1,282 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,146 (1.9%)909 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,630 (4.4%)2,303 (4.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,209 (2.0%)1,244 (2.2%)
90 or more Minutes830 (1.4%)726 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alachua County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alachua County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,911, 14.9%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (10,020, 17.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alachua County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,223 (3.7%)953 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,600 (2.7%)699 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,117 (3.5%)1,266 (2.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM3,621 (6.1%)3,176 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,962 (10.0%)5,326 (9.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,911 (14.9%)10,020 (17.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,574 (14.4%)8,348 (14.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6,513 (10.9%)6,749 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,599 (6.0%)4,090 (7.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4,843 (8.1%)4,900 (8.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,186 (3.7%)1,968 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,126 (1.9%)1,153 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,748 (6.3%)3,801 (6.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,575 (7.7%)4,340 (7.6%)
Total59,598 (100.0%)56,789 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alachua County

Occupancy by Ownership in Alachua County

Of the total 108,597 dwellings in Alachua County, owner-occupied units account for 59,226 (54.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 49,371 (45.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alachua County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units59,22654.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units49,37145.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units108,597100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alachua County

Occupancy by Household Size in Alachua County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household38,11735.1%
2-Person Household37,21134.3%
3-Person Household16,25115.0%
4+ Person Household17,01815.7%
Total Housing Units108,597100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alachua County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alachua County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household17,119 (44.9%)20,998 (55.1%)
2-Person Household21,277 (57.2%)15,934 (42.8%)
3-Person Household9,992 (61.5%)6,259 (38.5%)
4+ Person Household10,838 (63.7%)6,180 (36.3%)
Total Housing Units59,226 (54.5%)49,371 (45.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alachua County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alachua County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,034 (40.2%)3,026 (59.8%)
High School Diploma8,936 (49.6%)9,093 (50.4%)
College/Associate Degree16,300 (49.2%)16,794 (50.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31,956 (61.0%)20,458 (39.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alachua County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alachua County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33,91031.2%
35 to 44 Years16,65615.3%
45 to 54 Years15,23214.0%
55 to 64 Years17,38816.0%
65 to 74 Years15,28914.1%
75 to 84 Years6,8506.3%
85 Years and Over3,2723.0%
Total108,597100.0%

Housing Finances in Alachua County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alachua County

Median Income by Occupancy in Alachua County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied59,226 (54.5%)$88,172
Renter-Occupied49,371 (45.5%)$37,166
Average108,597 (100.0%)$57,566

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alachua County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alachua County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,382 (2.3%)5,551 (11.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999914 (1.5%)2,508 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,760 (3.0%)4,048 (8.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,109 (1.9%)3,094 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,834 (3.1%)2,885 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,726 (6.3%)5,301 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9996,015 (10.2%)8,353 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,679 (14.6%)8,080 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,388 (12.5%)4,500 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,028 (20.3%)2,777 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more14,391 (24.3%)2,274 (4.6%)
Total59,226 (100.0%)49,371 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alachua County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alachua County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,576 (6.0%)716 (1.5%)
$300 to $4997,626 (12.9%)1,051 (2.1%)
$500 to $79910,888 (18.4%)5,976 (12.1%)
$800 to $9996,002 (10.1%)8,005 (16.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,310 (19.1%)17,784 (36.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9999,171 (15.5%)8,102 (16.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,842 (8.2%)3,643 (7.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,601 (4.4%)918 (1.9%)
$3,000 or more3,210 (5.4%)1,084 (2.2%)
Total59,226 (100.0%)49,371 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alachua County

Housing Structures in Alachua County

Housing Structures in Alachua County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58,77454.1%
Single Unit, Attached4,5504.2%
2 Unit Apartments2,6122.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,9966.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8,4967.8%
10 or more Apartments20,08718.5%
Mobile Home / Other7,0826.5%
Total108,597100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alachua County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alachua County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached49,826 (84.8%)8,948 (15.2%)
Single Unit, Attached2,434 (53.5%)2,116 (46.5%)
2 Unit Apartments120 (4.6%)2,492 (95.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments548 (7.8%)6,448 (92.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments653 (7.7%)7,843 (92.3%)
10 or more Apartments984 (4.9%)19,103 (95.1%)
Mobile Home / Other4,661 (65.8%)2,421 (34.2%)
Total59,226 (54.5%)49,371 (45.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alachua County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alachua County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room49 (0.1%)2,829 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,579 (2.7%)11,426 (23.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms17,780 (30.0%)25,372 (51.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,017 (42.2%)7,667 (15.5%)
8 or more Rooms14,801 (25.0%)2,077 (4.2%)
Total59,226 (100.0%)49,371 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alachua County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alachua County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas16,029 (27.1%)4,462 (9.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,062 (1.8%)605 (1.2%)
Electricity40,883 (69.0%)43,434 (88.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (0.0%)47 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)51 (0.1%)
All other Fuels843 (1.4%)130 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used395 (0.7%)642 (1.3%)
Total59,226 (100.0%)49,371 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alachua County

Household Vehicle Usage in Alachua County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,080 (1.8%)6,683 (13.5%)
1 Vehicle19,643 (33.2%)24,995 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles25,478 (43.0%)13,074 (26.5%)
3 or more Vehicles13,025 (22.0%)4,619 (9.4%)
Total59,226 (100.0%)49,371 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alachua County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alachua County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units25,48133,745
Median Property Value$223,300$260,100
Median Household Income$62,557$10,100
Monthly Housing Costs$549$3,177
Real Estate Taxes$2,192$721

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alachua County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alachua County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,036 (8.0%)679 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,557 (10.0%)1,445 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99913,022 (51.1%)18,436 (54.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9995,311 (20.8%)9,478 (28.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,570 (6.2%)2,692 (8.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999553 (2.2%)496 (1.5%)
$1,000,000 or more432 (1.7%)519 (1.5%)
Total25,481 (100.0%)33,745 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alachua County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alachua County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,733 (6.8%)668 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,251 (12.8%)563 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,223 (8.7%)1,452 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,378 (13.3%)1,503 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,694 (14.5%)2,637 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,875 (11.3%)4,985 (14.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,036 (15.8%)4,513 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more4,291 (16.8%)7,992 (23.7%)
Total25,481 (100.0%)33,745 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alachua County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alachua County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7,080 (27.8%)105,231 (311.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,844 (19.0%)11,347 (33.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,407 (13.4%)9,528 (28.2%)
4.0x or more9,542 (37.4%)5,017 (14.9%)
Total25,481 (100.0%)33,745 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alachua County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alachua County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,628 (14.2%)127 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4994,687 (18.4%)2,397 (7.1%)
$800 to $1,49915,839 (62.2%)5,360 (15.9%)
Total25,481 (100.0%)33,745 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alachua County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alachua County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alachua County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years15,251 (96.1%)624 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years39,815 (95.0%)2,093 (5.0%)
19 to 25 Years53,084 (93.6%)3,619 (6.4%)
26 to 34 Years31,205 (85.4%)5,328 (14.6%)
35 to 44 Years26,691 (85.7%)4,468 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years23,662 (89.4%)2,816 (10.6%)
55 to 64 Years26,333 (91.5%)2,432 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years23,979 (98.8%)299 (1.2%)
75 Years and older15,115 (98.3%)263 (1.7%)
Total255,135 (92.1%)21,942 (7.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alachua County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alachua County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born15,251 (96.1%)624 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen39,815 (95.0%)2,093 (5.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen53,084 (93.6%)3,619 (6.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alachua County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alachua County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00040,641 (88.8%)5,123 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $49,99942,035 (87.9%)5,771 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99936,174 (90.6%)3,729 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99929,971 (92.5%)2,423 (7.5%)
$100,000 and over91,133 (95.6%)4,153 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alachua County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alachua County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 65,454 (34.4%)10,491 (66.1%)
6 to 18 Years11,025 (26.3%)30,302 (72.3%)
19 to 25 Years4,410 (7.8%)49,752 (87.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,497 (9.6%)28,585 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,512 (11.3%)24,229 (77.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,441 (13.0%)21,111 (79.7%)
55 to 64 Years5,751 (20.0%)22,365 (77.7%)
65 to 74 Years23,047 (94.9%)13,968 (57.5%)
75 Years and over15,003 (97.6%)9,540 (62.0%)
Total75,140 (27.1%)210,343 (75.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alachua County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alachua County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.1%)60 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years980 (5.4%)1,380 (7.8%)
18 to 34 Years2,578 (5.3%)3,041 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years5,374 (12.8%)5,654 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,102 (28.1%)2,809 (21.2%)
75 Years and over2,685 (40.8%)4,164 (47.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alachua County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alachua County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (0.1%)60 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years98 (0.5%)161 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years268 (0.5%)284 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years946 (2.3%)789 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,526 (13.8%)860 (6.5%)
75 Years and over1,621 (24.6%)1,736 (19.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alachua County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)51 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years35 (0.2%)166 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years437 (0.9%)521 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,144 (2.7%)972 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years833 (7.5%)571 (4.3%)
75 Years and over647 (9.8%)860 (9.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alachua County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years813 (4.5%)1,094 (6.1%)
18 to 34 Years1,726 (3.5%)1,983 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,025 (4.8%)2,175 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years691 (6.3%)624 (4.7%)
75 Years and over671 (10.2%)996 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alachua County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years134 (0.7%)430 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years128 (0.3%)374 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,716 (6.5%)3,408 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,587 (14.4%)1,869 (14.1%)
75 Years and over1,457 (22.1%)3,100 (35.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alachua County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years282 (1.6%)300 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years151 (0.3%)192 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years995 (2.4%)1,235 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years734 (6.7%)551 (4.2%)
75 Years and over496 (7.5%)1,075 (12.2%)

Technology Access in Alachua County

Computing Device Access in Alachua County

Computing Device Access in Alachua County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop91,64384.4%
Smartphone100,54692.6%
Tablet67,58062.2%
No Computing Device3,6533.4%
Total108,597100.0%

Internet Access in Alachua County

Internet Access in Alachua County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1610.2%
Broadband Home82,19775.7%
Cellular Data Only9,1098.4%
Satellite Internet6,5246.0%
No Internet13,54712.5%
Total108,597100.0%

Alachua County Summary

Alachua County is located in the north-central part of the state of Florida, and is part of the Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Marion, Levy, Gilchrist, and Putnam counties. The county seat is Gainesville, and the county has a total area of 926 square miles.

History

Alachua County was created in 1824, and was named for a Seminole Indian village that was located in the area. The county was originally part of the territory of East Florida, and was part of the Second Seminole War. The county was divided into two parts in 1854, with the western part becoming Levy County. The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Seminole, Timucua, and Apalachee.

Geography

Alachua County is located in the north-central part of the state of Florida. It is bordered by Marion, Levy, Gilchrist, and Putnam counties. The county has a total area of 926 square miles, of which 890 square miles is land and 36 square miles is water. The county is home to several rivers, including the Santa Fe, Suwannee, and Ichetucknee. The county is also home to several lakes, including Newnan's Lake, Orange Lake, and Lochloosa Lake.

Economy

Alachua County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries. The county is home to several major employers, including the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, and the Gainesville Regional Airport. The county is also home to several major industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and technology. The county is also home to several major retail centers, including the Oaks Mall and Butler Plaza.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Alachua County had a population of 247,336. The population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $45,934, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $23,845.
Alachua County is home to a diverse population, with a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. The population is 54.2% White, 24.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 11.3% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.3% of the population.

Conclusion

Alachua County is a diverse county located in the north-central part of the state of Florida. The county has a rich history, and is home to a variety of industries and employers. The county has a diverse population, with a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. The county has a strong economy, and is home to several major employers and industries.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alachua County?
Total Population of Alachua County is 279,729.
What is the Total Male Population of Alachua County?
Total Male Population of Alachua County is 135,121.
What is the Total Female Population of Alachua County?
Total Female Population of Alachua County is 144,608.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alachua County?
There are 93.44 Males per 100 Females in Alachua County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alachua County?
There are 107.02 Females per 100 Males in Alachua County.
What is the Median Population Age in Alachua County?
Median Population Age in Alachua County is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alachua County
Average Family Size in Alachua County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alachua County
Average Household Size in Alachua County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alachua County?
Per Capita income in Alachua County is $35,684.
What is the Median Family Income in Alachua County?
Median Family Income in Alachua County is $89,713.
What is the Median Household income in Alachua County?
Median Household Income in Alachua County is $57,566.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alachua County?
Income or Wage Gap in Alachua County is 17.2%.
Women in Alachua County earn 82.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alachua County?
Family Income Deficit in Alachua County is $10,728.
Families that are below poverty line in Alachua County earn $10,728 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alachua County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alachua County is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alachua County?
There are 140,425 People in the Labor Forcein in Alachua County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alachua County?
59.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Alachua County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alachua County?
Unemployment Rate in Alachua County is 5.1%.