Census-designated place · Florida
Alafaya, Florida
Alafaya, census-designated place, in Orange County, Florida. Alafaya had 92,449 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±3,878). GEOID 1200410.
Residents, 2020-2024
92,449
±3,878 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 92,452
Median household income
$100,950
±$2,224 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$425,500
±$9,516 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,999
±$84 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Alafaya and what county is it in?
Alafaya is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Orange County, Florida. It covers 30.6 square miles of land, 3,018 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alafaya is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alafaya, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Alafaya's population at 92,449 (±3,878). The 2020 Census counted 92,452 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Alafaya is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Alafaya | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,449 ±3,878 | 1,471,937 | no clear change |
| Households | 32,866 ±1,198 | 527,776 | +3,250 |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.08 | 2.72 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 34,232 ±1,180 | 586,805 | +1,969 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alafaya?
The median resident of Alafaya is 37.1 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.5%. 20.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alafaya | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±1.0 | 36.6 | +2.9 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% ±1.3 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±1.2 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±1.3 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.5% ±2.6 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.5% ±2.6 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±1.9 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.4% ±1.7 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.0% ±2.5 pts | 38.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±1.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±1.2 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1% ±1.0 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.0% ±2.8 pts | 39.3% | +6.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.2% ±1.8 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.1% ±2.0 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alafaya earn?
Half of Alafaya's 32,866 households earn less than $100,950 a year (±$2,224), against $79,719 in Orange County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $92,680 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,270 after inflation. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alafaya | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,950 ±$2,224 | $79,719 | +$8,270 |
| Mean household income | $114,960 ±$4,550 | $111,342 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,632 ±$1,682 | $41,160 | +$3,844 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3% ±1.6 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5% ±3.0 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.4% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.6 pts | 97.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±1.4 pts | 93.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alafaya?
Owners occupy 64.4% of Alafaya's occupied homes and renters 35.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $425,500 by its owner (±$9,516). The median renter pays $1,999 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alafaya | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $425,500 ±$9,516 | $390,100 | +$94,074 |
| Median gross rent | $1,999 ±$84 | $1,775 | +$170 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5% ±5.3 pts | 49.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,174 ±$73 | $2,055 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.4% ±2.7 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.6% ±2.7 pts | 43.2% | – |
| Housing units | 34,232 ±1,180 | 586,805 | +1,969 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.2% ±2.5 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.9% ±1.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Alafaya work and get to work?
69.0% of Alafaya's workers drive alone and 22.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Alafaya | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.6% ±1.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 69.0% ±2.5 pts | 68.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±1.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.0% ±2.3 pts | 17.7% | +14.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min ±1.2 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alafaya?
16 census tracts lie mostly in Alafaya, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,448 (Tract 167.24) to $145,575 (Tract 167.47).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 167.50Orange County | 12,106 | $117,609 |
| Tract 167.48Orange County | 7,250 | $120,342 |
| Tract 167.43Orange County | 6,981 | $107,212 |
| Tract 167.51Orange County | 6,407 | $125,927 |
| Tract 167.49Orange County | 6,330 | $124,511 |
| Tract 167.47Orange County | 5,719 | $145,575 |
| Tract 167.31Orange County | 7,932 | $96,019 |
| Tract 167.44Orange County | 5,373 | $85,302 |
| Tract 167.28Orange County | 5,237 | $115,776 |
| Tract 167.45Orange County | 4,576 | $100,556 |
| Tract 167.46Orange County | 4,207 | $101,415 |
| Tract 167.40Orange County | 3,871 | $69,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alafaya) · Census block assignment files
How does Alafaya compare with other places in Florida?
Alafaya ranks 142nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 33rd | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 246th | 770 |
| Median household income | 142nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 315th | 763 |
| Median home value | 215th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 144th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 444th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 120th | 733 |
| Median age | 608th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 504th | 760 |
| Work from home | 156th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 187th | 764 |
Alafaya's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alafaya?
7 of the 57 figures for Alafaya on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alafaya are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.