Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida
Alachua is a city in Alachua County, Florida, with 10,574 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is High Springs, 6.4 miles W.
- 10,574residents (2020 Census)
- 138 ftelevation · 42 m
- 36.2 sq miland area · 93.8 km²
- 292 / sq mipopulation density
- 32616main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Alachua
Alachua ( ə-LATCH-oo-ay) is the second-most populous city in Alachua County, Florida, and the third-largest in North Central Florida. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,574, up from 9,059 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Alachua has one of the largest bio and life sciences sectors in Florida and is the site for the Santa Fe College Perry Center for Emerging Technologies.
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Living in Alachua
- Median household income
- $83,464
- Median home value
- $299,200
- Median rent
- $1,284/mo
- Median age
- 37.9
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Alachua had 10,574 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,574 |
|---|---|
| Density | 292 per sq mi (113 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alachua at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,574 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.20 sq mi (93.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.7793° N, 82.4848° W |
| ZIP codes | 32616, 32615 |
| Official website | cityofalachua.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1200375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alachua
- High Springs6.4 mi W
- La Crosse6.9 mi NE
- Gainesville10.8 mi SE
- Newberry11.3 mi SW
- Worthington Springs11.6 mi N
- Brooker11.8 mi NE
- Spring Ridge14.7 mi W
- Archer16.2 mi S
- Fort White16.9 mi NW
- Lake Butler18.5 mi NE
- Waldo19.1 mi E
- Hampton21.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Alachua
What county is Alachua in?
Alachua is in Alachua County, Florida.
What is the population of Alachua, FL?
10,574 people lived in Alachua at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alachua, FL?
The main ZIP code is 32616. Other ZIP codes: 32615.
What is the elevation of Alachua?
138 feet (42 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alachua?
High Springs (6.4 mi), La Crosse (6.9 mi), Gainesville (10.8 mi), Newberry (11.3 mi), Worthington Springs (11.6 mi).
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