Alachua, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Alachua, Florida Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,891
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
15.4%
Median Home
$203,500
Median Income
$62,833
Median Rent
$1,079
Alachua SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
6
Education
9
Commute
6
Alachua, FL Crime Report
291
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,910.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
24.07%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alachua / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 291 | 2,910.6 | 2,153.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 400.1 | 383.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 30.0 | 62.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 35 | 350.1 | 280.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 251 | 2,510.5 | 1,769.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 35 | 350.1 | 240.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 188 | 1,880.4 | 1,352.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 280.1 | 176.1 | 246.0 |
Alachua, FL Cost Of Living
105
Alachua's Overall Cost Of Living
Alachua's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alachua | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 121 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 93 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 157 | 106 | 100 | |
Alachua, FL Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Michael Rivera | CC BY-SA 4.0
Rankings for Alachua in Florida
Map Of Alachua, FL
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Population over time in Alachua
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,891 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 9,794 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 9,676 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 9,553 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 9,435 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 9,291 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 9,165 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 9,054 | 1.9% |
| 2012 | 8,881 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 8,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alachua
| Race | Alachua | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.8% | 53.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 26.5% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 25.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Alachua
| Gender | Alachua | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.4% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 41.6% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alachua for adults over 25
| Education | Alachua | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Alachua, Florida
| Income | Alachua | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.9% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.0% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
