Alachua, FL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Alachua

Newnansville / Spring Hill

Chantilly Acres / Weschester - Burberry Ponds

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Alachua

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

41.3%

Households with Children

27.6%

School Enrollment K-12

993

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.3%
School Age (5-17): 13.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.3%
Working Age (35-54): 26.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.3%
Seniors (65+): 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.4%
High School / GED: 23.5%
Some College or Associate's: 30.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 41.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.3%
Single Parents: 11.4%
Couples & Adults: 37.6%
Living Alone: 34.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
Asian: 2.0%
Black or African American: 24.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 11.4%
Puerto Rican: 22.7%
Cuban: 8.3%
Dominican: 16.7%
Central American: 11.7%
South American: 18.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 49.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 50.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 57.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 8.0%
Other Black: 34.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 37.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 90.6%
Spanish: 7.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 3.3%
High School (9-12): 4.4%
College / Graduate: 6.9%
Not Enrolled: 76.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources