Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL

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2021 Population

120,889

2.75% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marco Rubio

Republican Party

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

0.255% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

1.12% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$70,762

9.01% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$236,700

7.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

53,546

2.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL had a population of 121k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $70,762. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL grew from 117,659 to 120,889, a 2.75% increase and its median household income grew from $64,916 to $70,762, a 9.01% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.1%), White (Hispanic) (4.54%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.68%).

12.9% of the households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.9% of the residents in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville (62 degrees awarded in 2021), City College-Gainesville (30 degrees), and Florida School of Massage (0 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was $236,700, and the homeownership rate was 75%.

Most people in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was 2 cars per household.

Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL borders Gainesville City (Central) PUMA, FL, Columbia, Levy, Bradford, Gilchrist, Dixie & Union Counties PUMA, FL, Marion County (North) PUMA, FL, and Putnam & St. Johns (South) Counties PUMA, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL is home to a population of 121k people, from which 95.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.82% of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL residents were born outside of the country (11.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.9k people) in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.37k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are Spanish (5,854 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,187 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,013 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,960

Women

51.3%

58,830

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 120,790 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.9%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.9% of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.9k ± 2k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.3k ± 1.78k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.37k ± 715

8.76%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

8.76% of the people in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are hispanic (10.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,290 ± 877 people
Korea
892 ± 731 people
Philippines
879 ± 725 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was India, the natal country of 1,290 Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL residents, followed by Korea with 892 and Philippines with 879.

Foreign-Born Population

9.82%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

9.68%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.4k people

As of 2021, 9.82% of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL residents (11.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was 9.68%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,854 households (5.15%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,187 households (1.05%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,013 households (0.892%)

12.9% of the households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was Spanish. 5.15% of the households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,863 ± 436
Gulf War (2001-)
1,480 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
1,457 ± 340

Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL employs 53.5k people. The largest industries in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,518 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,618 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,514 people), and the highest paying industries are Scientific research & development services ($158,039), Electric & gas, and other combinations ($137,259), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($135,555).

Males in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $60,061. The income inequality in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.479, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,443

Women

48.6%

26,920

Men

51.4%

The workforce of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL in 2020 was 52,363 people, with 48.6% woman, and 51.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL.

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Occupations

53.5k

2021 Value

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 2.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 52.4k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, are Registered nurses (2,198 people), Postsecondary teachers (2,054 people), and Other managers (1,912 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

53.5k

2021 Value

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 2.26%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 52.4k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,518 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,618 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,514 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, though some of these residents may live in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,717

Median earning men ± $4,390

$39,514

Median earning women ± $2,584

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($85,511), Manufacturing ($67,886), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,806).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,087), Manufacturing ($50,640), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Florida. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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 $93.7B, followed by Electronics ($57.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($56.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$640B

2020 Value in Florida

$1.41T

Projected 2050 Value in Florida

121% growth

In 2020, total outbound Florida trade was $640B. This is expected to increase 121% 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
$22.9B
Texas
$17.8B
California
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Florida domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $22.9B, followed by Texas with $17.8B and California and $14.6B.

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 Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

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 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.635%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.635%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 28 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 2021, universities in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL awarded 92 degrees. The student population of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 27 male students and 217 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are White (47 and 51.1%), followed by Black or African American (29 and 31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10 and 10.9%), and Two or More Races (4 and 4.35%).

The largest universities in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL by number of degrees awarded are Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville (62 and 67.4%), City College-Gainesville (30 and 32.6%), and Florida School of Massage (0 and 0%).

The most popular majors in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL are General Cosmetology (43 and 46.7%), Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (19 and 20.7%), and Medical Assistant (9 and 9.78%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 244 (11.1% men and 88.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 244 students enrolled in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, 11.1% men and 88.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 124 records, of which 85.5% were women and 14.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

43 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville
62 degrees awarded
City College-Gainesville
30 degrees awarded
Florida School of Massage
0 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Summit Salon Academy-Gainesville with 62 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL, which is 0.0575 times less than the 87 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 47 degrees mean that there were 1.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 29 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($13,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($675) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,231) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.826% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.584% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (21k), Bachelors Degree (18.8k), and Graduate Degree (17.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was $236,700 in 2021, which is 0.967 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $220,800 to $236,700, a 7.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL is 75%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL is $70,762. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

Housing

Property

$236,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,175

$33,939

Median Property Taxes

±$1,495

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75%

Homeownership

2021

66.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75% of the housing units in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was Weston, Pembroke Pines (Northwest) Cities & Southwest Ranches Town PUMA, FL with a value of $119,189, followed by Coral Gables City, Pinecrest Village & Kendall (South) PUMA, FL and Wellington Village & Agricultural Reserve PUMA, FL, with respective values of $110,497 and $105,882.

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

Household Income

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

$70,762

Median Household Income

± $3,572

45.3k

Number of Households

± 1,837

In 2021, the median household income of the 45.3k households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL grew to $70,762 from the previous year's value of $64,916.

The following chart displays the households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.479

2021 Wage GINI in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL

0.472

2020 Wage GINI in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL

In 2021, the income inequality in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was 0.479 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.47% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Carpooled (9.49%)
Worked At Home (8.93%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.49%) and those who worked at home (8.93%).

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.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, 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 (Outer) PUMA, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL (13.2k out of 120k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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.

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.

Health

92.6% of the population of Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL has health coverage, with 51.7% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 2.52% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Florida see 1372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1385 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1631 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,372 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Florida

Primary care physicians in Florida see an average of 1,372 patients per year. This represents a 0.939% decrease from the previous year (1,385 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.39%

Uninsured

51.7%

Employer Coverage

10.2%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

16.8%

Non-Group

2.52%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alachua County (Outer) PUMA, FL grew by 1.91% from 7.25% to 7.39%.

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