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Alachua County, Florida

22 public bodies govern here, 1 school district is based here, and USDA lists 6 farmers markets. Everything below says where it came from.

In four numbers

People
285,492
Median household income
$61,949
±1,676
Unemployed
4.4%
6,280 of 143,642 in the labour force
Homes with broadband
88.0%
102,829 of 116,786 households

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020-2024; read 2026-09-26. Percentages worked out here from the two counts shown.

Who governs here

County government 1

County government in Alachua County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
County of Alachua279,238 (2021)Po Box 5547, GainesvilleWebsite

Cities, towns and villages 9

Cities, towns and villages in Alachua County
NamePeopleOfficeWebsite
City of Alachua10,712 (2021)Po Box 807, AlachuaWebsite
City of Archer1,152 (2021)Po Box 39, ArcherWebsite
City of Gainesville140,398 (2021)Po Box 490, GainesvilleWebsite
City of Hawthorne1,491 (2021)Po Box 1270, HawthorneWebsite
City of High Springs6,415 (2021)23718 W Us Highway 27, High SpringsWebsite
City of Newberry7,662 (2021)Po Box 369, NewberryWebsite
City of Waldo840 (2021)Po Box B, WaldoWebsite
Town of la Crosse317 (2021)Po Box D, La CrosseWebsite
Town of Micanopy647 (2021)Po Box 137, Micanopy—

Special districts 12

Special districts in Alachua County
NameWhat it doesOfficeWebsite
Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport AuthorityAir transportation3880 Ne 39th Ave, GainesvilleWebsite
Alachua County Housing AuthorityHousing and community development703 Ne 1st St, GainesvilleWebsite
Gainesville Housing AuthorityHousing and community development1900 Se 4th St, GainesvilleWebsite
Alachua County Library DistrictLibraries401 E University Ave, GainesvilleWebsite
Pal Public Library CooperativeLibraries601 College Rd, Palatka—
Alachua County Housing Finance AuthorityMortgage credit10 Sw 2nd Ave, GainesvilleWebsite
Celebration Pointe Community Development District NO. 1Other multi-function districts351 East New York Avenue, Suite 200, DelandWebsite
Finley Woods Community Development DistrictOther multi-function districts119 South Monroe Street, TallahasseeWebsite
Children'S Trust of Alachua CountyOther public welfare12 S.e. 1st Street, Gainesville—
Alachua-Bradford Regional Workforce BoardOther single function districts4800 Sw 13th St, GainesvilleWebsite
Parker Road Community Development DistrictOther single function districts12051 Corporate Blvd, Orlando—
Alachua Soil and Water Conservation DistrictSoil and water conservation5709 Nw 13th St, GainesvilleWebsite

U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments, Government Units List (published August 2023); the file read 2026-09-26. Offices are placed by county; a special district’s territory can cross county lines. Each body posts its own meetings on its website where the Census records one.

School districts based here

  • ALACHUA

    School district62 schools

    620 E UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville, FL, 32601

    Its website — where its board posts meetings. Federal record.

National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data 2024-25; read 2026-09-26.

Farmers markets

  • Alachua Farmers Market

    FL, 14801

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Union Street Farmers' Market

    111 East University Avenue Gainesville, FL, 32601

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Butler Plaza Satellite Market

    3736 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL, 32608

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Union Street Farmers Market @ Celebration Pointe

    4949 Celebration Pointe Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32608

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2021-01-05. USDA listing

  • Tioga Monday Farmers' Market

    105 SW 128th St., Tioga Town Center, Tioga, FL, 32669

    Gathered by USDA from the web; USDA record last changed 2023-03-20. USDA listing

  • Grove Street farmers Market

    1001 Northwest 4th Street, Gainesville, FL, USA 32601, FL, 32601

    SNAP / EBTWICSenior coupons

    Submitted by the market; USDA record last changed 2022-04-17. USDA listing

USDA National Farmers Market Directory; read 2026-09-26.