• 1600 - All of Florida: Estimated 100,000
• 1825 - Alachua County: 2200 (60% slaves)
• 1830 - Alachua County: 17,000 (5000 whites, 12,000 blacks)
• 1870 - Alachua County: 32,000 (Gainesville: 6800)
• 1900 - Alachua County: 38,000 (Gainesville: 14,000)
• 1960 - Alachua County: 46,000 (Gainesville: 29,000)
• 1990 - Alachua County: 185,000 (Gainesville: 140,000)

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