Alachua County, FL Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Alachua County was 284,030, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Alachua County's population was 281,817, an increase of 0.74% compared to a population of 279,742 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Alachua County, FL population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Alachua County increased by 65,424. In this period, the peak population was 284,030 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 218,606 - -
2001 221,570 2,964 1.36%
2002 224,328 2,758 1.24%
2003 226,526 2,198 0.98%
2004 229,189 2,663 1.18%
2005 232,889 3,700 1.61%
2006 238,380 5,491 2.36%
2007 241,316 2,936 1.23%
2008 243,305 1,989 0.82%
2009 244,797 1,492 0.61%
2010 247,624 2,827 1.15%
2011 249,879 2,255 0.91%
2012 251,596 1,717 0.69%
2013 252,585 989 0.39%
2014 255,606 3,021 1.2%
2015 259,215 3,609 1.41%
2016 264,127 4,912 1.89%
2017 266,501 2,374 0.9%
2018 269,190 2,689 1.01%
2019 269,489 299 0.11%
2020 279,742 10,253 3.8%
2021 281,817 2,075 0.74%
2022 284,030 2,213 0.79%
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Alachua County, FL population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Alachua County's population increased by 29,018 (13.27%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Alachua County's population increased by 32,118 (12.97%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Alachua County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Alachua County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 284,030. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Alachua County's population peaked in year 2022 at 284,030.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Alachua County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 218,606.

Alachua County, FL annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Alachua County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 0 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Alachua County had an average annual population growth rate of 1.36% per year. Overall the population grew 29.93% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Alachua County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Alachua County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.36% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 4,288. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Alachua County's population grew the most with an increase of 10,253 (3.80%).

While from 2018 and 2019, Alachua County's population grew the least with a growth of 299 (0.11%).

Things to know

Is Alachua County, FL population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Alachua County's population increased by 4,288 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2,075 (0.74%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 2,213 (0.79%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Alachua County, FL changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Alachua County increased by 31,445 (12.45%). The population was highest at 284,030 in the year 2022 and lowest at 252,585 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.22%.

References

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Alachua County, FL Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Alachua County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Alachua County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Alachua County was 284,030, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Alachua County population was 281,817, an increase of 0.74% compared to a population of 279,742 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Alachua County increased by 65,424. In this period, the peak population was 284,030 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Alachua County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Alachua County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Alachua County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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