Alachua County Demographics
A map of Alachua County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 160,463 | 57.6% |
Black | 51,171 | 18.4% |
Hispanic | 33,614 | 12.1% |
Asian | 17,891 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 12,998 | 4.7% |
Native American/Other | 2,331 | 0.8% |
Alachua County, Florida had a population of 278,468 in 2020. It was 57.6% White, 18.4% Black, 6.4% Asian, 12.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alachua County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Alachua County is the 23rd most populous county of the 67 counties in Florida.
Alachua County's White Population
160,463 residents of Alachua County identify as White, or 57.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Alachua County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Alachua County is ranked #50 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Alachua County is less White than neighboring Bradford County (71.8% White), Union County (71.7% White), Gilchrist County (83% White), Marion County (67.5% White), and Clay County (68.3% White).
Alachua County's Black Population
51,171 residents of Alachua County identify as Black, or 18.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alachua County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Alachua County is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Alachua County is more Black than neighboring Gilchrist County (4.4% Black), Marion County (11.4% Black), and Clay County (11.7% Black). Alachua County is less Black than neighboring Bradford County (19.2% Black), and Union County (19.8% Black).
Alachua County's Asian Population
17,891 residents of Alachua County identify as Asian, or 6.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alachua County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Alachua County is ranked #1 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Alachua County is more Asian than neighboring Bradford County (0.5% Asian), Union County (0.2% Asian), Gilchrist County (0.3% Asian), Marion County (1.6% Asian), and Clay County (3% Asian).
Alachua County's Hispanic Population
33,614 residents of Alachua County identify as Hispanic, or 12.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alachua County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Alachua County is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Alachua County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bradford County (4.8% Hispanic), Union County (4.7% Hispanic), Gilchrist County (7.5% Hispanic), and Clay County (10.6% Hispanic). Alachua County is less Hispanic than neighboring Marion County (14.9% Hispanic).
Alachua County's Native American/Other Population
2,331 residents of Alachua County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alachua County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Alachua County is ranked #23 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Alachua County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bradford County (0.6% Native American/Other), Union County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gilchrist County (0.6% Native American/Other). Alachua County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clay County (1% Native American/Other).
Alachua County's Multiracial Population
12,998 residents of Alachua County identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alachua County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Florida, Alachua County is ranked #9 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Alachua County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradford County (3.2% Multiracial), Union County (2.9% Multiracial), Gilchrist County (4.1% Multiracial), and Marion County (3.9% Multiracial). Alachua County is less Multiracial than neighboring Clay County (5.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.