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Right now in Alachua

  • Today91° / 72°Rain showers, 2° cooler than yesterdayAir quality 35 — good
  • Record for September 1194°Today runs 3° short

Alachua at a glance

Census demographics for Alachua
Population10,638
Median age39.6
Median household income$78,526
Median home value$285,700
Median rent$1,132
Homeownership74%
College-educated43.4%
Average commute
Work from home16.8%

About Alachua, Florida

Alachua is the second-most populous city in Alachua County, Florida, and the third-largest in North Central Florida. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,574, up from 9,059 at the 2010 census. Wikipedia → The median age is 39.6 and the median household income $78,526. About 43.4% of residents hold a college degree. 16.8% of workers work from home. The MailerDot Alachua newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Alachua today.

What's in the Alachua daily digest

  • Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
  • Today's Outlook — the Alachua forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
  • What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
  • Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.

Recent Alachua editions

  • August 13, 2026 — Design Finalized for New Community Center — Budget Vote Ahead

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What's in the Alachua daily digest?

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