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Alachua County, Florida

YearPopulation
1840 2,282
1850 2,524
1860 8,232
1870 17,328
1880 16,462
1890 22,934
1900 32,245
1910 34,305
1920 31,689
1930 34,365
1940 38,607
1950 57,026
1960 74,074
1970 104,764
1980 151,348
1990 181,596
2000 217,955

Notes:
Hernando County was established on February 24, 1843, from segments of Hillsborough County, Mosquito County, and Alachua County.
Marion County was established on March 14, 1844, from segments of Alachua County and Mosquito County (Orange County).
Levy County was established on March 10, 1845, from a segment of Alachua County.
Putnam County was established on January 13, 1849, from segments of St. Johns County and Alachua County.
Bradford County was established on December 21, 1858, from segments of Columbia County and Alachua County.
Gilchrist County was established on December 4, 1925, from a segment of Alachua County.


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