Individuals Below 200% of Poverty Level (Census ACS) 
The percentage of people who have incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level.

Poverty is a social determinant of health. Families and individuals with incomes at or even somewhat above poverty level may have difficulty meeting basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, etc. Less than 200% of poverty is an income level threshold for some programs.

In 2023, the percentage of Individuals Below 200% of Poverty Level (Census ACS) in Alachua County was 36.5 compared to Florida at 30.7. The line graph shows change over time when there are at least three years of data.

Alachua County is in the third quartile for this measure. This means that relative to other counties in Florida, the situation occurs less often in about one half of the counties, and it occurs more often in about one quarter of the counties.

The map illustrates county data by quartile. A quartile map is presented when there are at least 51 counties with data for this measure.

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Individuals Below 200% of Poverty Level (Census ACS), Percent of Population, 2023
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Individuals Below 200% of Poverty Level (Census ACS), Percentage of Population, Single Year
AlachuaFlorida
Data YearPercent (%)Percent (%)
202336.530.7
202236.731.4
202137.432.3
202038.532.9
201938.834.2
201839.535.4
201741.136.4
201642.037.3
201541.737.9
201443.338.1
201343.037.6
201241.436.6
201140.935.0
201041.533.7
200942.032.8
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Data Source: United States Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, Table C17002
4/26/2025 1:48:58 PM
Data Note(s)
  • Number of individuals with incomes below 200% of the poverty level divided by the total number of individuals, expressed as a percentage.
  • Data displayed reflect the American Community Survey 5-year estimates for the year selected.
  • 2000 rates are obtained from the Census long form sample. Starting with 2009, rates are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Both data sources incorporate design differences, and must be compared with caution. ACS estimates are less precise than the Census long form, but provide data completeness and an increase in sample coverage.
  • This is secondary, quantitative data.
  • Chart will display if there are at least three years of data.
  • Multi-year counts are a sum of the selected years, not an average.
  • Quartiles are calculated when data are available for at least 51 counties.
  • MOV - Measure of Variability: Probable range of values resulting from random fluctuations in the number of events. Not calculated when numerator is below 5 or denominator is below 20, or count or rate is suppressed. The MOV is useful for comparing rates to a goal or standard. For example, if the absolute difference between the county rate and the statewide rate is less than the MOV, the county rate is not significantly different from the statewide rate (alpha level = 0.05). When the absolute difference between the county rate and the statewide rate is greater than the MOV, the county rate is significantly different from the statewide rate. MOV should not be used to determine if the rates of two different counties, or the county rates for two different years, are statistically significantly different.
  • Denom - abbreviated for denominator.
  • Population estimates are not available for persons whose county of residence is unknown. Given this, the denominator and associated rate are not available.
  • * - Indicates the county rate is statistically significantly different from the statewide rate.