Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
12% of residents are under 18 in Micanopy, against 20% in Florida’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Its National Register listings include Rochelle School and Micanopy Historic District. Micanopy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Micanopy beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 432 in 1880, 648 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 2 maps from 1966 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Micanopy. Close and well known come first.
11 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
6 mi State parkPaynes Prairie
34 mi Park & preserveGinnie Springs
13 mi Ancient siteDevil's Den
36 mi National forestOcala National Forest
11 mi MuseumFlorida Museum of Natural History200K visitors a yearBen Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Paynes Prairie: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ginnie Springs: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Devil's Den: Eric Beach, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocala National Forest: Sandra Friend, Public domain · Florida Museum of Natural History: WillMcC, CC BY-SA 3.0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Micanopy, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Micanopy.
At 49.3 years, Micanopy’s median age is above both the Florida town median (42.5 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 35% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Florida.
| Micanopy | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.3 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 31% | 29% |
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.1 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Micanopy | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.1% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 18.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 19.3% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.8% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.7% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.8% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.2% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 22.2% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
Its public schools are run by the Alachua school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 212 | A |
| Micanopy AcademyLargest public high schoolGrades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 | 67 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Micanopy for work: only 5% work in town. Micanopy’s average trip to work is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Gainesville (47%), Jacksonville (5%) and Alachua (1%).
| Micanopy | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.8% | 5% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Micanopy since 2017.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Micanopy has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Micanopy is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Micanopy beats the Florida average on 4 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 41% of adults have high blood pressure in Micanopy.
| Micanopy | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| What stands out | Micanopy | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 11.1% | 15.9% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 81.6% | 78.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 7.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Micanopy home is worth about $329,000, about the same as a year ago, 12% below the Florida typical home. 66% of Micanopy households own their home.
| Micanopy | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,094 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 72% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The biggest park or preserve is Tuscawilla Preserve, at 32 acres.
| Micanopy | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.7% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tuscawilla Preserve | — | 32 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
3 within 15 miles of the center of Micanopy
About 3 of every 100 Micanopy residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
Where Micanopy’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
2 places in Micanopy on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born in Micanopy.
Town in the state of Florida, United States
Micanopy ( MIK-ə-NOH-pee) is a town in Alachua County, Florida, United States, located south of Gainesville. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population as of the 2020 census was 648, up from 600 at the 2010 census. It is the oldest continuously inhabited community in the interior of Florida. Its downtown area, the Micanopy Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This municipality contains a number of antique stores, several restaurants, a library, a firehouse, and a post office. Its motto is "The Town that Time Forgot."
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Micanopy has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
3 notable people were born here, including Donald Ray Matthews and Jack McDowall.
