What is the population of Alachua?

The population of Alachua, FL is 9,916.

Where is Alachua located?

Alachua, FL is located at latitude 29.7516300 and longitude -82.4248300. It is in United States.

What is the area of Alachua?

The area of Alachua, FL is 92.454259 km².

What is the elevation of Alachua?

Alachua, FL has an elevation of 42 meters (138 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Alachua in?

Alachua, FL is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Alachua in?

Alachua is in the state of Florida, United States.

What county is Alachua, FL in?

Alachua is in Alachua County, Florida.

How has the population of Alachua changed?

The population of Alachua, FL has increased from 9,059 (2010) to 9,916 (2020), a change of 9.5%.

Alachua, Florida

Alachua: city in Alachua County, Florida, United States

About

Alachua is a city located in the county of Alachua in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,059 and a population density of 98 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,916 inhabitants.

The city was created 142 years ago in 1883.

Alachua locator map — Location of Alachua on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Alachua

Population	9,916 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Florida (United States)
County	Alachua County
Postal code	32615–32616
Phone Area Codes	386
Area	92.45 km²
Latitude & Longitude	29.7516,-82.4248
Altitude	138 feet / 42 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1884 (142 years ago)
Time Zone	UTC−04:00
Local time	20:27:34 (22nd April 2026)
Density	107 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	8.64% (2010-2020)
Weather	83℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Alachua is located at 29°45'6"N 82°25'29"W (29.7516300, -82.4248300).

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Weather

83°F

Partly Sunny

2 to 7 mph E Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

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Demographics

The population of Alachua increased by 8.64% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	9,059	-	census
2011	9,143	0.92%	estimation process
2012	9,258	1.24%	estimation process
2013	9,332	0.79%	estimation process
2014	9,506	1.83%	estimation process
2015	9,685	1.85%	estimation process
2016	9,860	1.77%	estimation process
2017	9,962	1.02%	estimation process
2018	9,910	-0.52%	estimation process
2019	9,899	-0.11%	estimation process
2020	9,916	0.17%	estimation process

Alachua zip code is 32615. County name: Alachua, County fips: 12001

Best Things to Do in Alachua

1Travelers Campground

Rating: 4.3 (533)

17701 April Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864622505 | Website available

2Alachua Splash Park

Rating: 4.6 (263)

14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864621610 | Website available

3Mill Creek Preserve

Rating: 4.5 (66)

Parking lot off 241, NW County Road 236, and 241, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13522646800 | Website available

4Maude Lewis Park

Rating: 4 (26)

15731 NW 141 St, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Where to Eat in Alachua

1Sonny's BBQ

Rating: 4.1 (1688)

15935 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864623180 | Website available

2Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Rating: 4.1 (1034)

16088 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864622222 | Website available

3Waffle House

Rating: 4.1 (926)

15979 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864622201 | Website available

4Dunkin'

Rating: 3.8 (432)

16091 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864183800 | Website available

5Hungry Howie's

Rating: 4 (240)

16135 NW US Hwy 441 #20, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13865185255 | Website available

Where to Stay in Alachua

1Quality Inn I-75 At Exit 399

Rating: 3.6 (614)

15960 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States View details

Phone: +13864622244 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Alachua

1Alachua City Hall

Rating: 3.6 (10)

15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615 View details

Phone: +13864621231 | Website available

People born in Alachua (1)

American actress Michele Boyd was born in Alachua

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Alachua, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
137096	Santa Fe College	Gainesville (FL)	32606-6210

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Alachua, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
GNF	Gainesville, Florida	201 East University Ave.	BUS
WDO	Waldo, Florida	14648 NE 147th Avenue	BUS
OCA	Ocala, Florida	531 Northeast First Ave	BUS
PAK	Palatka	220 North 11th Street	RAIL
JAX	Jacksonville	3570 Clifford Lane	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Alachua.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Alachua Post Office	Alachua (FL)	32615

Other cities in Alachua County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alachua County , FL.

City Name	Population	Title
Gainesville	135,004	The third most populous city in Florida.
West Park	15,038	City in Florida, United States of America
Newberry	6,368	City in Alachua County, Florida, United States of America
High Springs	6,280	City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Hawthorne	1,536	City in Florida, United States
Archer	1,204	City in Florida
Waldo	998	City in Florida
Micanopy	637	Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
La Crosse	401	Town in Alachua County, Florida

Distance to Other Cities

Alachua distances to largest Florida cities