Demographics & People — Alachua, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,638 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.9 |
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| Total Households | 4,341 |
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| Family Households | 2,859 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5183 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,779 |
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| Black or African American | 2,626 |
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| Asian | 162 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,011 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,912 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,890 |
| German | 1,364 |
| Irish | 1,292 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,291 |
| English | 1,219 |
| Italian | 500 |
| American | 451 |
| European | 441 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 374 |
Language
| English Only | 8,995 |
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| Spanish | 505 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,740 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 860 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,054 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 21.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Alachua, Florida.
