Alachua, FL County is a vibrant county with population 276,171 and a population density of 309.95 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square mile. The county provides plenty of opportunities to experience culture and outdoor activities. There are many local businesses in the area such as Blackadder Brewing Co., University City Bistro, and Sweetwater Branch Inn. Year-round outdoor activities include camping on the Santa Fe River, fishing in Payne's Prairie State Preserve, and exploring San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park. Other demographic organizations such as the Alachua County Cultural Affairs Board supports local arts and culture year round with music festivals, film screenings, theater productions, literary readings and art exhibitions throughout Gainesville. Local sporting events include Gator games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or baseball games at McKethan Stadium.
The population in Alachua County is 276,171. There are 316 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Alachua County is 32.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Alachua County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Alachua County
- 37.9% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 27.1% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Alachua County
- 62.0% are White
- 19.8% are Black
- 5.9% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 9.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander