Alachua, FL Demographics

A map of Alachua's Population by Race

Alachua, Florida has an estimated population of 10,743, a slight increase from the 10,574 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.6% White, 24.1% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alachua, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alachua has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alachua, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alachua is ranked the 330th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alachua was ranked the 327th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alachua's White Population

6,296 residents of Alachua, or 58.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alachua is higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Alachua ranks 588th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alachua's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Alachua's population has decreased from 59.4% to 58.6%.

Alachua is more White than neighboring La Crosse (46.8% White), Gainesville (54.2% White), Worthington Springs (57.3% White), and Newberry (54.6% White). Alachua is less White than neighboring High Springs (68.9% White).

Alachua's Black Population

2,589 residents of Alachua, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alachua is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Alachua ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alachua's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Black residents' share of Alachua's population has increased from 21.0% to 24.1%.

Alachua is more Black than neighboring High Springs (14.2% Black), La Crosse (12.1% Black), Gainesville (20.4% Black), Worthington Springs (9.7% Black), and Newberry (18.3% Black).

Alachua's Asian Population

215 residents of Alachua, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alachua is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Alachua ranks 235th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alachua's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.5%. Asian residents' share of Alachua's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Alachua is more Asian than neighboring High Springs (0% Asian), La Crosse (0.8% Asian), and Worthington Springs (0% Asian). Alachua is less Asian than neighboring Gainesville (6.3% Asian), and Newberry (3.3% Asian).

Alachua's Hispanic Population

1,391 residents of Alachua, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alachua is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Alachua ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alachua's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Alachua's population has increased from 11.2% to 12.9%.

Alachua is more Hispanic than neighboring High Springs (11.7% Hispanic). Alachua is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (35.5% Hispanic), Gainesville (13.6% Hispanic), Worthington Springs (19.7% Hispanic), and Newberry (18.4% Hispanic).

Alachua's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Alachua, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alachua is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Alachua ranks 311th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alachua's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alachua's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Alachua is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Crosse (0% Native American/Other), Worthington Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Newberry (0% Native American/Other). Alachua is less Native American/Other than neighboring High Springs (2.3% Native American/Other), and Gainesville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Alachua's Multiracial Population

221 residents of Alachua, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alachua is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Alachua ranks 164th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alachua's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Alachua's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.1%.

Alachua is less Multiracial than neighboring High Springs (2.9% Multiracial), La Crosse (4.8% Multiracial), Gainesville (4.6% Multiracial), Worthington Springs (13.3% Multiracial), and Newberry (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.