Alachua County, Florida
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alachua County
- State
- Florida
- FIPS Code
- 12001
- State FIPS
- 12
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 875.65 sq mi
- Water Area
- 93.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 968.81 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.675740
- Longitude
- -82.357221
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 270,669
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 221,307
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 238,429 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 32,241 | 11.9% |
| White | 163,659 | 60.5% |
| Black | 53,321 | 19.7% |
| Asian | 12,384 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,054 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 195,596 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 25,715 | 11.6% |
| White | 139,911 | 63.2% |
| Black | 41,852 | 18.9% |
| Asian | 11,893 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,482 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 771 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 285,492
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $67,515
- Poverty Rate
- 19.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 56,741
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 175,298 | 61.4% |
| Black | 55,041 | 19.3% |
| Asian | 17,381 | 6.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 177,987
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 84,403 | 47.4% |
| Republican | 47,217 | 26.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 43,311 | 24.3% |
| Other | 58 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 81,465 | 45.8% |
| Female | 96,346 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 104,489 | 58.7% |
| Hispanic | 19,457 | 10.9% |
| Black | 32,409 | 18.2% |
| Asian | 6,139 | 3.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 93,456
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 63,335 | 60.6% |
| Hispanic | 8,154 | 41.9% |
| Black | 11,499 | 35.5% |
| Asian | 2,604 | 42.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 42,111 | 51.7% |
| Female | 51,301 | 53.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 27,585 (15.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 85,009 (50.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 127,731
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $282,133
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,400
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 66.9%
- Public Transit
- 2.9%
- Work From Home
- 14.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.