Alachua, FL Demographics

A map of Alachua's Population by Race

Alachua, Florida had a population of 10,574 in 2020. It was 59.4% White, 21.0% Black, 2.5% Asian, 11.2% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alachua, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is the 327th most populous. 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's White Population

6,279 residents of Alachua identify as White, or 59.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Alachua slightly larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is ranked #588 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alachua is more White than neighboring La Crosse (58.9% White), and Gainesville (53% White). Alachua is less White than neighboring High Springs (72.5% White), Worthington Springs (74.6% White), and Newberry (64.2% White).

Alachua's Black Population

2,223 residents of Alachua identify as Black, or 21.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alachua slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is ranked #187 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alachua is more Black than neighboring High Springs (11.7% Black), La Crosse (14.6% Black), Gainesville (20.2% Black), Worthington Springs (11.4% Black), and Newberry (13.9% Black).

Alachua's Asian Population

267 residents of Alachua identify as Asian, or 2.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alachua roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is ranked #232 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alachua is more Asian than neighboring High Springs (0.7% Asian), La Crosse (1.9% Asian), Worthington Springs (0% Asian), and Newberry (2% Asian). Alachua is less Asian than neighboring Gainesville (7.7% Asian).

Alachua's Hispanic Population

1,187 residents of Alachua identify as Hispanic, or 11.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alachua less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is ranked #503 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alachua is more Hispanic than neighboring High Springs (9.7% Hispanic), and Worthington Springs (5.6% Hispanic). Alachua is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (16.8% Hispanic), Gainesville (13.8% Hispanic), and Newberry (12.9% Hispanic).

Alachua's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Alachua identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alachua roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alachua is more Native American/Other than neighboring High Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), and Gainesville (0.8% Native American/Other). Alachua is less Native American/Other than neighboring Worthington Springs (1.9% Native American/Other), and Newberry (1.1% Native American/Other).

Alachua's Multiracial Population

521 residents of Alachua identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alachua roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Alachua is ranked #161 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alachua is more Multiracial than neighboring High Springs (4.6% Multiracial), and Gainesville (4.5% Multiracial). Alachua is less Multiracial than neighboring La Crosse (7% Multiracial), Worthington Springs (6.6% Multiracial), and Newberry (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.