This was 10.8 percent higher than the state average of 40.5 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,891.
95.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Alachua for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 273 | 4.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,341 | 20.1 |
GED or alternative credential | 463 | 6.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 419 | 6.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 751 | 11.3 |
Associate's degree | 828 | 12.4 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,732 | 26 |
Master's degree | 717 | 10.8 |
Professional school degree | 114 | 1.7 |
Doctorate degree | 27 | 0.4 |