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 140 years ago in 1883.
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 |
Altitude : | 138 feet / 42 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1884 (140 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−04:00 |
Local time : | 01:34:53 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 107 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 8.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alachua is located at 29°45'6"N 82°25'29"W (29.7516300, -82.4248300).
Alachua map
- Official Website
Official website of Alachua
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 |
Best Things to Do in Alachua
1 Travelers Campground
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2 Alachua Splash Park
14300 NW 146th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Mill Creek Preserve
Parking lot off 241, NW County Road 236, and 241, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Maude Lewis Park
15731 NW 141 St, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Alachua
1 Sonny's BBQ
15935 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
16088 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Waffle House
15979 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Dunkin'
16091 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hungry Howie's
16135 NW US Hwy 441 #20, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Alachua
1 Quality Inn I-75 At Exit 399
15960 NW US Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Alachua
1 Alachua City Hall
15100 NW 142 Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Alachua (1)
American actress Michele Boyd was born in Alachua
Schools in Alachua
College & universities near Alachua, FL
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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137096 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville (FL) | 32606-6210 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alachua, FL
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
Post offices near Alachua
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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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 |
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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