Alachua County, FL

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2019 Population

269,043

0.338% 1-year decline

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

32.6

2.84% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

21.4%

2.01% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$49,534

3.33% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$219,400

13.6% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

128,361

1.97% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Alachua County, FL had a population of 269k people with a median age of 32.6 and a median household income of $49,534. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Alachua County, FL declined from 269,956 to 269,043, a −0.338% decrease and its median household income declined from $51,241 to $49,534, a −3.33% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alachua County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.7%), White (Hispanic) (7.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.78%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%). 0% of the households in Alachua County, FL speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.2% of the residents in Alachua County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alachua County, FL are University of Florida (17,072 degrees awarded in 2020), Santa Fe College (3,365 degrees), and University of Florida-Online (671 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Alachua County, FL was $219,400, and the homeownership rate was 54%. Most people in Alachua County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Alachua County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Alachua County, FL borders Bradford County, FL, Columbia County, FL, Gilchrist County, FL, Levy County, FL, Marion County, FL, Putnam County, FL, and Union County, FL.

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Diversity

Alachua County, FL is home to a population of 269k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 10.4% of Alachua County, FL residents were born outside of the country (28k people).

In 2019, there were 3.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (162k people) in Alachua County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 20.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alachua County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
162k ± 684
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.4k ± 2.42k
White (Hispanic)
20.4k ± 2.12k

10.5%

Hispanic Population

28.2k people

10.5% of the people in Alachua County, FL are hispanic (28.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alachua County, FL as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

28k people

9.99%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

27k people

As of 2019, 10.4% of Alachua County, FL residents (28k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alachua County, FL was 9.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alachua County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.3

In 2019, the median age of all people in Alachua County, FL was 32.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 31, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Alachua County, FL are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Alachua County, FL residents was 32.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,040,032 ± 24,424 people
Haiti
356,045 ± 14,528 people
Colombia
294,743 ± 13,237 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,040,032 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 356,045 and Colombia with 294,743.

Citizenship

94.2%

2019 Citizenship

94.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.2% of Alachua County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Alachua County, FL was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alachua County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,935 ± 897
Gulf War (2001-)
3,180 ± 1,083
Gulf War (1990s)
2,752 ± 1,002

Alachua County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Florida. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Florida, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Florida. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Florida across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Alachua County, FL is $49,534. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Alachua County, FL was Census Tract 22.08 with a value of $116,250, followed by Census Tract 22.07 and Census Tract 18.13, with respective values of $106,792 and $96,638.

Males in Florida have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,953. The income inequality in Florida (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Alachua County, FL employs 128k people. The largest industries in Alachua County, FL are Educational Services (25,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,113 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (12,722 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,972), Information ($62,938), and Manufacturing ($60,484).

Wages

Median Household Income

$49,534

2019 value

± $2,414

−3.33%

1 Year Growth

± 6.28%

Households in Alachua County, FL have a median annual income of $49,534, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $51,241 in 2018, which represents a −3.33% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Alachua County, FL compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

$63,131

Average Male Salary in Florida

± $864

$46,953

Average Female Salary in Florida

± $580

In 2019, full-time male employees in Florida made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Florida

American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$73,034 ± $38,489
Asian
$62,006 ± $3,904
White
$51,912 ± $575

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Florida workers was American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races. These workers were paid 1.18 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Florida.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Florida by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alachua County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2019 Wage GINI in Florida

0.474

2018 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2019, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.332% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 22.08
Census Tract 22.07
Census Tract 18.13

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alachua County, FL was Census Tract 22.08 with a value of $116,250, followed by Census Tract 22.07 and Census Tract 18.13, with respective values of $106,792 and $96,638.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Alachua County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

21.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alachua County, FL (53.6k out of 251k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
31,301 ± 1,475
Black
15,296 ± 1,105
Hispanic
7,151 ± 644

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alachua County, FL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

128k

2019 Value

± 7,126

−1.97%

1 Year decline

± 7.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Alachua County, FL declined at a rate of −1.97%, from 131k employees to 128k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alachua County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (14,967 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,220 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (13,297 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alachua County, FL.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Alachua County, FL, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (14,967 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (14,220 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (13,297 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Alachua County, FL has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.53 times higher than expected), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.13 times), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Alachua County, FL, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($75,921), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($62,225), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($61,493).

Industries

Employment by Industries

128k

2019 Value

± 7,126

−1.97%

1 Year decline

± 7.97%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Alachua County, FL declined at a rate of −1.97%, from 131k employees to 128k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alachua County, FL, are Educational Services (25,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,113 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (12,722 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alachua County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Alachua County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Alachua County, FL, by number of employees, are Educational Services (25,706 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (25,113 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (12,722 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Alachua County, FL has an unusually high number of Educational Services (2.14 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.4 times), and Utilities (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Alachua County, FL, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($63,972), Information ($62,938), and Manufacturing ($60,484).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Florida product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $94.8B, followed by Electronics ($62.6B) and Pharmaceuticals ($59.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Florida products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Florida.

$688B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $688B. This is expected to increase 105% to $1.41T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Florida trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Florida to other states, or from other states to Florida.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$24.9B
California
$19.2B
Texas
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $24.9B, followed by California with $19.2B and Texas and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Florida shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alachua County, FL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 62.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (35.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.975%). The most partisan county was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (62.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (35.7%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.975%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alachua County, FL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Florida.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Alachua County, FL

62.9% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Florida

Holmes County, FL
89.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lafayette County, FL
85.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Baker County, FL
84.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Florida was Holmes County, FL with 89.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Florida colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Marco Rubio

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Alachua County, FL awarded 21,317 degrees. The student population of Alachua County, FL is skewed towards women, with 30,663 male students and 40,171 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alachua County, FL are White (11,715 and 59.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3,982 and 20.1%), Asian (1,372 and 6.93%), and Black or African American (1,294 and 6.54%).

The largest universities in Alachua County, FL by number of degrees awarded are University of Florida (17,072 and 80.1%), Santa Fe College (3,365 and 15.8%), and University of Florida-Online (671 and 3.15%).

The most popular majors in Alachua County, FL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,319 and 10.9%), General Business Administration & Management (1,340 and 6.29%), and General Psychology (625 and 2.93%).

The median tuition costs in Alachua County, FL are $12,888 for private four year colleges, and $3,358 and $15,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
583 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
582 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
535 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Alachua County, FL was General Psychology with 583 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Alachua County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Florida
17,072 degrees awarded
Santa Fe College
3,365 degrees awarded
University of Florida-Online
671 degrees awarded

$3,358

Median In-State Public

$12,888

Median Private

In 2020, the Alachua County, FL institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Florida with 17,072 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

9,124

Degrees Awarded to Men

12,193

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 9,124 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alachua County, FL, which is 0.748 times less than the 12,193 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Alachua County, FL by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
11,715 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3,982 degrees awarded
Asian
1,372 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Alachua County, FL was White students. These 11,715 degrees mean that there were 2.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3,982 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alachua County, FL was $219,400 in 2019, which is 0.912 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $193,100 to $219,400, a 13.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Alachua County, FL is 54%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Alachua County, FL have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alachua County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$219,400

2019 Median

± $12,930

$193,100

2018 Median

± $15,186

In 2019, the median property value in Alachua County, FL grew to to $219,400 from the previous year's value of $193,100.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Alachua County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alachua County, FL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,534

Median Household Income

± $2,414

103k

Number of Households

± 5,986

In 2019, the median household income of the 103k households in Alachua County, FL declined from $49,534 from the previous year's value of $51,241.

The following chart displays the households in Alachua County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Alachua County, FL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alachua County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

54%

2019 Homeownership

59.8%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 54% of the housing units in Alachua County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Alachua County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alachua County, FL have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Alachua County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alachua County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (74%)
Carpooled (9.4%)
Worked At Home (5.13%)

In 2019, 74% of workers in Alachua County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who worked at home (5.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alachua County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alachua County, FL have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

91.2% of the population of Alachua County, FL has health coverage, with 49% on employee plans, 9.36% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 20.3% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Florida was $8,076 in 2014. This is a 5.05% increase from the previous year ($7,688).

Primary care physicians in Alachua County, FL see 640 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (633 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 563 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 155 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glades County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Gadsden County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (43.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

640 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alachua County, FL

Primary care physicians in Alachua County, FL see an average of 640 patients per year. This represents a 1.11% increase from the previous year (633 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alachua County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

$8,076

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Florida

$4,606

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,175

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,229

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Florida (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.05%, from $7,688 to $8,076.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.8%

Uninsured

49%

Employer Coverage

9.36%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

20.3%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alachua County, FL grew by 22.5% from 7.19% to 8.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alachua County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.