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Gainesville Overview

142,414
TOTAL POPULATION
67,984
MALE POPULATION
74,430
FEMALE POPULATION
91.34
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,414
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,147
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,783
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,482
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
72,229
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gainesville Zip Codes

Gainesville Area Codes

Race in Gainesville

The most populous races in Gainesville are White / Caucasian (87,442 | 61.4%), Black / African American (31,182 | 21.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (17,171 | 12.1%).
Race in Gainesville
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,7496.1%
Black / African American31,18221.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific1300.1%
Hispanic or Latino17,17112.1%
Native / Alaskan3010.2%
White / Caucasian87,44261.4%
Two or more Races11,9448.4%
Some other Race2,6661.9%
Total142,414100.0%

Ancestry in Gainesville

The most populous ancestries reported in Gainesville are German (14,879 | 10.4%), English (14,352 | 10.1%), Irish (13,320 | 9.3%), Italian (7,421 | 5.2%), and American (4,470 | 3.1%), together accounting for 38.2% of all Gainesville residents.
Ancestry in Gainesville
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan40.0%
African7660.5%
Albanian3680.3%
American4,4703.1%
Arab1,8101.3%
Argentinean3790.3%
Armenian1040.1%
Australian570.0%
Austrian2830.2%
Bahamian2130.2%
Belgian2190.2%
Bhutanese4290.3%
Blackfeet580.0%
Bolivian380.0%
Brazilian7070.5%
British1,1900.8%
Bulgarian1320.1%
Burmese8930.6%
Cajun90.0%
Canadian3900.3%
Cape Verdean40.0%
Celtic120.0%
Central American2,0181.4%
Central American Indian1330.1%
Cherokee3800.3%
Chickasaw600.0%
Chilean790.1%
Chippewa460.0%
Choctaw1170.1%
Colombian1,0610.7%
Costa Rican2320.2%
Creek230.0%
Croatian550.0%
Cuban3,9972.8%
Czech3090.2%
Czechoslovakian790.1%
Danish3310.2%
Dominican5450.4%
Dutch1,0510.7%
Eastern European6050.4%
Ecuadorian3020.2%
Egyptian5710.4%
English14,35210.1%
Ethiopian740.1%
European2,1871.5%
Filipino1290.1%
Finnish1870.1%
French2,3451.7%
French Canadian7500.5%
German14,87910.4%
German Russian90.0%
Ghanaian120.0%
Greek5770.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro730.1%
Guatemalan1570.1%
Guyanese1460.1%
Haitian5490.4%
Honduran5290.4%
Hungarian6330.4%
Indian (Asian)3,0882.2%
Indonesian1150.1%
Iranian4290.3%
Iraqi710.1%
Irish13,3209.3%
Iroquois460.0%
Israeli1370.1%
Italian7,4215.2%
Jamaican9640.7%
Japanese220.0%
Jordanian170.0%
Kenyan1050.1%
Korean1,9461.4%
Laotian1970.1%
Latvian610.0%
Lebanese2650.2%
Lithuanian2820.2%
Lumbee290.0%
Luxembourger460.0%
Macedonian190.0%
Mexican1,5931.1%
Mexican American Indian1680.1%
Mongolian70.0%
Native Hawaiian1810.1%
Navajo80.0%
New Zealander40.0%
Nicaraguan3960.3%
Nigerian780.1%
Northern European2490.2%
Norwegian1,1900.8%
Palestinian1210.1%
Panamanian1780.1%
Pennsylvania German740.1%
Peruvian3030.2%
Polish3,6672.6%
Portuguese4410.3%
Potawatomi350.0%
Pueblo90.0%
Puerto Rican4,2453.0%
Puget Sound Salish60.0%
Romanian1730.1%
Russian1,3480.9%
Salvadoran5260.4%
Samoan220.0%
Scandinavian4200.3%
Scotch-Irish1,3290.9%
Scottish3,7762.6%
Seminole220.0%
Serbian490.0%
Sioux20.0%
Slavic120.0%
Slovak660.1%
Slovene4170.3%
South African1150.1%
South American3,3862.4%
South American Indian1000.1%
Spaniard7890.5%
Spanish2370.2%
Spanish American140.0%
Sri Lankan1,1480.8%
Subsaharan African1,2270.9%
Swedish1,4131.0%
Swiss2240.2%
Syrian1700.1%
Thai3,1142.2%
Tongan600.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2380.2%
Turkish1870.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander750.1%
Ukrainian3720.3%
Uruguayan370.0%
Venezuelan1,1220.8%
Vietnamese1410.1%
Welsh1,0920.8%
West Indian1650.1%
Yugoslavian1310.1%
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Immigrants in Gainesville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gainesville came from Asia (6,771 | 4.8%), Latin America (5,706 | 4.0%), South America (2,711 | 1.9%), South Central Asia (2,317 | 1.6%), and Eastern Asia (2,273 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.9% of all Gainesville residents.
Immigrants in Gainesville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6110.4%
Albania2820.2%
Argentina2610.2%
Asia6,7714.8%
Bahamas490.0%
Bangladesh1980.1%
Belgium1410.1%
Bolivia140.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina30.0%
Brazil8520.6%
Bulgaria450.0%
Cameroon560.0%
Canada6130.4%
Caribbean2,1591.5%
Central America8360.6%
Chile210.0%
China1,7851.3%
Colombia5230.4%
Costa Rica390.0%
Cuba1,2460.9%
Czechoslovakia310.0%
Dominica150.0%
Dominican Republic770.1%
Eastern Africa690.1%
Eastern Asia2,2731.6%
Eastern Europe9080.6%
Ecuador1130.1%
Egypt1050.1%
El Salvador1700.1%
England570.0%
Ethiopia390.0%
Europe2,1431.5%
France1980.1%
Germany1750.1%
Ghana120.0%
Greece50.0%
Guatemala1440.1%
Guyana600.0%
Haiti3100.2%
Honduras1000.1%
Hong Kong630.0%
India1,6171.1%
Indonesia1630.1%
Iran3950.3%
Iraq780.1%
Ireland1060.1%
Israel1090.1%
Italy820.1%
Jamaica2830.2%
Japan410.0%
Jordan450.0%
Kenya170.0%
Korea4470.3%
Laos120.0%
Latin America5,7064.0%
Latvia80.0%
Lebanon220.0%
Malaysia870.1%
Mexico3040.2%
Middle Africa1080.1%
Morocco170.0%
Nepal470.0%
Nicaragua610.0%
Nigeria430.0%
Northern Africa1220.1%
Northern Europe3900.3%
Norway370.0%
Oceania680.1%
Pakistan420.0%
Panama180.0%
Peru1040.1%
Philippines5870.4%
Poland940.1%
Portugal30.0%
Romania160.0%
Russia1930.1%
Saudi Arabia2480.2%
Scotland270.0%
Serbia60.0%
Singapore360.0%
South Africa1190.1%
South America2,7111.9%
South Central Asia2,3171.6%
South Eastern Asia1,4411.0%
Southern Europe3140.2%
Spain2240.2%
Sri Lanka180.0%
Sweden100.0%
Switzerland170.0%
Taiwan1020.1%
Thailand330.0%
Trinidad and Tobago1660.1%
Turkey570.0%
Ukraine600.0%
Uruguay210.0%
Venezuela7420.5%
Vietnam5230.4%
Western Africa1510.1%
Western Asia6540.5%
Western Europe5310.4%
Yemen810.1%
Zaire520.0%
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Sex and Age in Gainesville

Sex and Age in Gainesville

The most populous age groups in Gainesville are 20 to 24 Years (16,284 | 23.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (17,991 | 24.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,808 (4.1%)3,026 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years2,792 (4.1%)2,826 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Years3,011 (4.4%)1,847 (2.5%)
15 to 19 Years8,027 (11.8%)9,727 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Years16,284 (23.9%)17,991 (24.2%)
25 to 29 Years7,403 (10.9%)6,921 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,804 (7.1%)5,615 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years4,119 (6.1%)3,198 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Years3,181 (4.7%)2,812 (3.8%)
45 to 49 Years2,161 (3.2%)2,539 (3.4%)
50 to 54 Years2,297 (3.4%)2,655 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years2,216 (3.3%)3,005 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,593 (3.8%)2,749 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years2,080 (3.1%)3,217 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years1,766 (2.6%)2,229 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,162 (1.7%)1,302 (1.8%)
80 to 84 Years650 (1.0%)1,000 (1.3%)
85 Years and over630 (0.9%)1,771 (2.4%)
Total67,984 (100.0%)74,430 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gainesville

Median Family Size in Gainesville

The median family size in Gainesville is 3.17 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,845 | 27.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,834 | 8.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.96 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gainesville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple13,462 (63.7%)3.07
Single Male/Father1,834 (8.7%)2.96
Single Female/Mother5,845 (27.7%)3.48
Total Families21,141 (100.0%)3.17

Median Household Size in Gainesville

The median household size in Gainesville is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (5,845 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.68 persons per household. non-family households (34,052 | 61.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.66 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gainesville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple13,462 (24.4%)3.08
Single Male/Father1,834 (3.3%)3.14
Single Female/Mother5,845 (10.6%)3.68
Non-family34,052 (61.7%)1.66
Total Households55,193 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gainesville

Out of a total of 55,193 households in Gainesville, 21,141 (38.3%) are family households, while 34,052 (61.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,331, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 21,989.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gainesville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-21,989 (39.8%)
2-Person Households10,331 (18.7%)7,923 (14.4%)
3-Person Households5,684 (10.3%)2,095 (3.8%)
4-Person Households3,246 (5.9%)1,772 (3.2%)
5-Person Households1,228 (2.2%)249 (0.4%)
6-Person Households345 (0.6%)24 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households307 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,141 (38.3%)34,052 (61.7%)

Female Fertility in Gainesville

Fertility by Age in Gainesville

Average fertility rate in Gainesville is 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gainesville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years616 (72.5%)20.0
35 to 50 years234 (27.5%)26.0
Total850 (100.0%)17.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gainesville

61.3% of women with births (850) in Gainesville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 51.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 3.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gainesville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years296 (48.0%)320 (51.9%)
35 to 50 years225 (96.2%)9 (3.8%)
Total521 (61.3%)329 (38.7%)

Fertility by Education in Gainesville

Average fertility rate in Gainesville is 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 33.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 31.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School28 (3.3%)10.0
High School Diploma212 (24.9%)32.0
College or Associate's Degree136 (16.0%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree271 (31.9%)24.0
Graduate Degree203 (23.9%)33.0
Total850 (100.0%)17.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gainesville

38.7% of women with births in Gainesville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
High School Diploma58 (27.4%)154 (72.6%)
College or Associate's Degree61 (44.9%)75 (55.1%)
Bachelor's Degree199 (73.4%)72 (26.6%)
Graduate Degree203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total521 (61.3%)329 (38.7%)

Income in Gainesville

Income Overview in Gainesville

Per Capita Income in Gainesville is $27,414, while median incomes of families and households are $72,147 and $43,783 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income142,414$27,414
Median Family Income21,141$72,147
Mean Family Income21,141$99,135
Median Household Income55,193$43,783
Mean Household Income55,193$66,377
Income Deficit21,141$10,482
Wage / Income Gap (%)142,41416.27%
Wage / Income Gap ($)142,41483.73¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index142,4140.53

Earnings by Sex in Gainesville

Average Earnings in Gainesville are $25,185, $27,860 for men and $23,327 for women, a difference of 16.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Gainesville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male39,559 (48.5%)$27,860
Female42,048 (51.5%)$23,327
Total81,607 (100.0%)$25,185

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gainesville

The most common earnings brackets in Gainesville are $100,000+ for men (3,345 | 8.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (4,224 | 10.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gainesville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,985 (7.5%)4,224 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,535 (6.4%)3,501 (8.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,300 (5.8%)2,550 (6.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,178 (5.5%)2,021 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,108 (5.3%)2,247 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,444 (3.6%)1,941 (4.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,185 (3.0%)1,197 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,068 (2.7%)1,100 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,214 (3.1%)1,738 (4.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,549 (3.9%)1,526 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,386 (6.0%)2,934 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,378 (6.0%)2,459 (5.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9992,383 (6.0%)3,032 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,858 (4.7%)2,303 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,852 (4.7%)1,458 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,006 (2.5%)1,292 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,895 (4.8%)1,968 (4.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,372 (3.5%)1,240 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,518 (6.4%)1,632 (3.9%)
$100,000+3,345 (8.5%)1,685 (4.0%)
Total39,559 (100.0%)42,048 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gainesville

Average earnings in Gainesville are $41,699 for men and $37,580 for women, a difference of 9.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,705, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $30,547. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,155, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,850.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$30,547$22,850
High School Diploma$31,852$26,668
College or Associate's Degree$38,595$33,375
Bachelor's Degree$45,605$39,586
Graduate Degree$67,705$50,155
Total$41,699$37,580

Family Income in Gainesville

Family Income Brackets in Gainesville

According to the Gainesville family income data, there are 3,636 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 909 families (4.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gainesville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0009094.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0364.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3326.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4807.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992,64312.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993,38316.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,98114.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993,63617.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,7768.4%
$200,000+1,9879.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gainesville

5-person families (1,095 | 5.2%) account for the highest median family income in Gainesville with $106,806 per family, while 2-person families (11,185 | 52.9%) have the highest median income of $32,700 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gainesville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11,185 (52.9%)$65,399
3-Person Families5,105 (24.1%)$70,072
4-Person Families3,204 (15.2%)$89,442
5-Person Families1,095 (5.2%)$106,806
6-Person Families245 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families307 (1.5%)$93,885
Total21,141 (100.0%)$72,147

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gainesville

The median family income in Gainesville is $72,147, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,519) having the highest median family income of $122,663, while families with 1 earner (8,053) have the lowest median family income of $48,792, accounting for 7.2% and 38.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gainesville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,290 (15.6%)$50,726
1 Earner8,053 (38.1%)$48,792
2 Earners8,279 (39.2%)$92,206
3+ Earners1,519 (7.2%)$122,663
Total21,141 (100.0%)$72,147

Household Income in Gainesville

Household Income Brackets in Gainesville

With 8,334 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Gainesville, accounting for 15.1% of all households. In contrast, only 2,428 households (4.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gainesville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,12012.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993,9197.1%
$15,000 to $24,9995,85010.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995,85010.6%
$35,000 to $49,9998,33415.1%
$50,000 to $74,9997,89314.3%
$75,000 to $99,9995,74010.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995,57410.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992,4284.4%
$200,000+2,5394.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gainesville

The median household income in Gainesville is $43,783, with the highest median household income of $60,351 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 12,569 households (22.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $17,500, with 12,988 households (23.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gainesville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years12,988 (23.5%)$17,500
25 to 44 Years19,893 (36.0%)$55,126
45 to 64 Years12,569 (22.8%)$60,351
65+ Years9,743 (17.6%)$47,357
Total55,193 (100.0%)$43,783

Poverty in Gainesville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville

With 28.1% poverty level for males and 29.8% for females among the residents of Gainesville, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10,353 males (60.7%) and 11,435 females (61.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years595 (21.2%)897 (29.8%)
5 Years107 (16.3%)82 (17.5%)
6 to 11 Years704 (22.3%)488 (17.3%)
12 to 14 Years451 (23.9%)317 (24.2%)
15 Years263 (38.9%)92 (20.2%)
16 and 17 Years60 (6.7%)56 (7.0%)
18 to 24 Years10,353 (60.7%)11,435 (61.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,729 (14.5%)2,513 (20.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,250 (17.4%)786 (13.2%)
45 to 54 Years447 (10.2%)848 (16.5%)
55 to 64 Years667 (14.0%)985 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years363 (9.9%)555 (10.3%)
75 Years and over251 (11.3%)499 (14.2%)
Total17,240 (28.1%)19,553 (29.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville

According to the poverty statistics in Gainesville, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.3% of males and 92.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,213 (78.8%)2,115 (70.2%)
5 Years550 (83.7%)386 (82.5%)
6 to 11 Years2,447 (77.7%)2,324 (82.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,432 (76.0%)994 (75.8%)
15 Years414 (61.2%)364 (79.8%)
16 and 17 Years837 (93.3%)738 (92.9%)
18 to 24 Years6,698 (39.3%)7,027 (38.1%)
25 to 34 Years10,221 (85.5%)9,990 (79.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,915 (82.6%)5,185 (86.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,928 (89.8%)4,305 (83.5%)
55 to 64 Years4,090 (86.0%)4,722 (82.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,300 (90.1%)4,819 (89.7%)
75 Years and over1,973 (88.7%)3,017 (85.8%)
Total44,018 (71.9%)45,986 (70.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gainesville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gainesville show that 4.0% or 532 of the total 13,462 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.8%, comprising of 41 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gainesville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,110 (95.9%)345 (4.1%)
1 or 2 Children4,069 (96.5%)146 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children661 (94.2%)41 (5.8%)
5 or more Children90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,930 (96.1%)532 (4.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gainesville

According to the poverty data in Gainesville, 22.7% or 417 single-father households and 30.6% or 1,789 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 332 households (34.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 343 households (65.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gainesville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children332 (34.8%)450 (19.6%)
1 or 2 Children85 (9.9%)996 (33.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)343 (65.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total417 (22.7%)1,789 (30.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gainesville

The poverty data for Gainesville shows that 532 of the married-couple family households (4.0%) and 2,206 of the single-parent households (28.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 41 households (5.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 343 household (62.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gainesville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children345 (4.1%)782 (24.0%)
1 or 2 Children146 (3.5%)1,081 (28.4%)
3 or 4 Children41 (5.8%)343 (62.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total532 (4.0%)2,206 (28.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Gainesville

Employment by Class of Employer in Gainesville

Among the 66,480 employed individuals in Gainesville, private company employees (38,056 | 57.2%), state government employees (12,366 | 18.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (5,541 | 8.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gainesville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees38,05657.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,8472.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,2093.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations5,5418.3%
Local Government Employees4,2206.4%
State Government Employees12,36618.6%
Federal Government Employees2,1093.2%
Unpaid Family Workers1320.2%
Total66,480100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gainesville

According to the labor force statistics for Gainesville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (124,963), 57.8% or 72,229 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 3,973 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.3% or 11,087 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 479 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gainesville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years3,804 (22.9%)479 (12.6%)
20 to 24 Years19,914 (58.1%)1,733 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years11,717 (81.8%)551 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years8,366 (80.3%)167 (2.0%)
35 to 44 Years11,087 (83.3%)654 (5.9%)
45 to 54 Years7,973 (82.6%)231 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years3,764 (72.1%)56 (1.5%)
60 to 64 Years3,056 (57.2%)98 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,193 (23.6%)15 (0.7%)
75 Years and over332 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total72,229 (57.8%)3,973 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gainesville

According to labor force statistics for Gainesville, 78.9% of individuals (45,973) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (58,268) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 1,747 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.2% or 24,847 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.9% or 213 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,952 (59.7%)356 (10.9%)
High School Diploma7,021 (73.4%)756 (7.9%)
College / Associate Degree12,128 (77.9%)638 (4.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher24,847 (83.2%)597 (2.0%)
Total45,973 (78.9%)2,214 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gainesville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gainesville are Community & Social Service (11,502 | 16.9%), Education Instruction & Library (7,860 | 11.5%), Management (5,981 | 8.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5,936 | 8.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (5,472 | 8.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gainesville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gainesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (76.4%), Computers & Mathematics (73.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (70.4%), Education, Arts & Media (67.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (66.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,786 (46.6%)3,195 (53.4%)
Business & Financial1,218 (50.6%)1,189 (49.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,089 (68.9%)1,847 (31.1%)
Computers & Mathematics2,082 (73.9%)737 (26.1%)
Architecture & Engineering894 (76.4%)276 (23.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,113 (57.2%)834 (42.8%)
Community & Social Service 4,947 (43.0%)6,555 (57.0%)
Education, Arts & Media376 (32.1%)794 (67.9%)
Legal Services & Support137 (29.6%)325 (70.4%)
Education Instruction & Library3,531 (44.9%)4,329 (55.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment903 (44.9%)1,107 (55.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,814 (33.2%)3,658 (66.8%)
Health Technologists1,307 (35.7%)2,357 (64.3%)
Total (Category)14,854 (47.5%)16,444 (52.5%)
Total (Overall)33,330 (48.9%)34,797 (51.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gainesville are Food Preparation & Serving (5,397 | 7.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,314 | 3.4%), Personal Care & Service (2,134 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (2,047 | 3.0%), and Security & Protection (1,191 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Gainesville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gainesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (97.7%), Security & Protection (85.2%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.9%), Personal Care & Service (72.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (55.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support432 (21.1%)1,615 (78.9%)
Security & Protection1,015 (85.2%)176 (14.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention202 (56.3%)157 (43.7%)
Law Enforcement813 (97.7%)19 (2.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,393 (44.3%)3,004 (55.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance1,602 (69.2%)712 (30.8%)
Personal Care & Service580 (27.2%)1,554 (72.8%)
Total (Category)6,022 (46.0%)7,061 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)33,330 (48.9%)34,797 (51.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gainesville are Office & Administration (9,257 | 13.6%), and Sales & Related (6,677 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gainesville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,242 (48.5%)3,435 (51.4%)
Office & Administration3,129 (33.8%)6,128 (66.2%)
Total (Category)6,371 (40.0%)9,563 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)33,330 (48.9%)34,797 (51.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gainesville are Construction & Extraction (1,701 | 2.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,188 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (342 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gainesville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry238 (69.6%)104 (30.4%)
Construction & Extraction1,667 (98.0%)34 (2.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,172 (98.7%)16 (1.3%)
Total (Category)3,077 (95.2%)154 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)33,330 (48.9%)34,797 (51.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gainesville are Production (1,955 | 2.9%), Material Moving (1,568 | 2.3%), and Transportation (1,058 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gainesville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,077 (55.1%)878 (44.9%)
Transportation836 (79.0%)222 (21.0%)
Material Moving1,093 (69.7%)475 (30.3%)
Total (Category)3,006 (65.6%)1,575 (34.4%)
Total (Overall)33,330 (48.9%)34,797 (51.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gainesville

Employment Industries in Gainesville

The major employment industries in Gainesville include Educational Services (15,316 | 22.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (10,793 | 15.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (7,503 | 11.0%), Retail Trade (6,922 | 10.2%), and Professional & Scientific (4,875 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Gainesville

Employment Industries by Sex in Gainesville

The Gainesville industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.4%), Wholesale Trade (81.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (79.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (72.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.0%), and Educational Services (57.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gainesville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting236 (69.4%)104 (30.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,034 (88.4%)267 (11.6%)
Manufacturing1,934 (68.8%)878 (31.2%)
Wholesale Trade630 (81.8%)140 (18.2%)
Retail Trade3,770 (54.5%)3,152 (45.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,318 (79.4%)342 (20.6%)
Utilities155 (60.6%)101 (39.5%)
Information591 (51.8%)550 (48.2%)
Finance & Insurance978 (51.6%)916 (48.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing731 (43.8%)939 (56.2%)
Professional & Scientific2,321 (47.6%)2,554 (52.4%)
Enterprise Management3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Administrative & Support1,309 (60.4%)859 (39.6%)
Educational Services6,566 (42.9%)8,750 (57.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,024 (28.0%)7,769 (72.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation994 (53.1%)879 (46.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,686 (49.1%)3,817 (50.9%)
Public Administration2,050 (64.2%)1,142 (35.8%)
Total33,330 (48.9%)34,797 (51.1%)

Education in Gainesville

School Enrollment in Gainesville

The most common levels of schooling among the 64,362 students in Gainesville are college / undergraduate (39,450 | 61.3%), graduate / professional (10,974 | 17.1%), and middle school (3,900 | 6.1%).
School Enrollment in Gainesville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,8012.8%
Kindergarten9691.5%
Elementary School3,7345.8%
Middle School3,9006.1%
High School3,5345.5%
College / Undergraduate39,45061.3%
Graduate / Professional10,97417.1%
Total64,362100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gainesville

Out of a total of 64,362 students who are enrolled in schools in Gainesville, 3,926 (6.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 60,436 (93.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 365 (31.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 14,088 (99.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gainesville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds778 (68.1%)365 (31.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,956 (77.2%)1,166 (22.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,830 (90.7%)394 (9.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,455 (92.4%)201 (7.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14,088 (99.6%)55 (0.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds26,187 (98.6%)360 (1.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,096 (88.4%)927 (11.6%)
35 Years and over2,014 (80.4%)490 (19.6%)
Total60,436 (93.9%)3,926 (6.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gainesville

Bio, nature & agricultural (5,611 | 13.9%), business (4,546 | 11.3%), science & technology (4,443 | 11.0%), social sciences (3,471 | 8.6%), and education (3,135 | 7.8%) are the most common fields of study among 40,347 individuals in Gainesville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gainesville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,7314.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5,61113.9%
Physical & Health Sciences2,1615.4%
Psychology2,0845.2%
Social Sciences3,4718.6%
Engineering2,9477.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies6141.5%
Science & Technology4,44311.0%
Business4,54611.3%
Education3,1357.8%
Literature & Languages2,4136.0%
Liberal Arts & History1,7874.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1,6964.2%
Communications1,3783.4%
Arts & Humanities2,3305.8%
Total40,347100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gainesville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gainesville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gainesville are males with 2 vehicles (12,188, accounting for 38.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (12,843, making up 38.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gainesville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,476 (4.7%)1,124 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle10,248 (32.4%)11,350 (35.6%)
2 Vehicles12,188 (38.5%)12,843 (40.3%)
3 Vehicles5,079 (16.0%)4,245 (13.3%)
4 Vehicles2,019 (6.4%)1,832 (5.7%)
5 or more Vehicles662 (2.1%)498 (1.6%)
Total31,672 (100.0%)31,892 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gainesville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gainesville are 15 to 19 minutes (15,121 commuters, 25.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (11,804 commuters, 19.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (11,503 commuters, 19.4%).
Commute Time in Gainesville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7733.0%
5 to 9 Minutes7,12812.0%
10 to 14 Minutes11,50319.4%
15 to 19 Minutes15,12125.5%
20 to 24 Minutes11,80419.9%
25 to 29 Minutes2,2143.7%
30 to 34 Minutes5,2988.9%
35 to 39 Minutes5580.9%
40 to 44 Minutes6501.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,6152.7%
60 to 89 Minutes9361.6%
90 or more Minutes7251.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Gainesville

The most common commute times in Gainesville are 15 to 19 minutes (7,733 commuters, 26.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,388 commuters, 25.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gainesville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,004 (3.4%)769 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,781 (12.7%)3,347 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,937 (19.9%)5,566 (18.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,733 (26.0%)7,388 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes5,396 (18.1%)6,408 (21.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,019 (3.4%)1,195 (4.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,686 (9.0%)2,612 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes417 (1.4%)141 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes280 (0.9%)370 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes648 (2.2%)967 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes575 (1.9%)361 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes325 (1.1%)400 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gainesville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gainesville are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,820, 12.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,274, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gainesville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM947 (3.2%)589 (2.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM751 (2.5%)442 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,112 (3.7%)589 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,528 (5.1%)1,130 (3.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,408 (8.1%)2,545 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,527 (11.8%)4,132 (14.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,820 (12.8%)4,274 (14.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,167 (10.6%)3,439 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,366 (7.9%)2,594 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,823 (9.5%)2,917 (9.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,304 (4.4%)1,196 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM869 (2.9%)637 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,392 (8.0%)2,389 (8.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2,787 (9.3%)2,651 (9.0%)
Total29,801 (100.0%)29,524 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gainesville

Occupancy by Ownership in Gainesville

Of the total 55,193 dwellings in Gainesville, owner-occupied units account for 21,238 (38.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 33,955 (61.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gainesville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21,23838.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33,95561.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units55,193100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gainesville

Occupancy by Household Size in Gainesville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household21,98939.8%
2-Person Household18,25433.1%
3-Person Household7,77914.1%
4+ Person Household7,17113.0%
Total Housing Units55,193100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gainesville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gainesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,103 (32.3%)14,886 (67.7%)
2-Person Household7,141 (39.1%)11,113 (60.9%)
3-Person Household3,659 (47.0%)4,120 (53.0%)
4+ Person Household3,335 (46.5%)3,836 (53.5%)
Total Housing Units21,238 (38.5%)33,955 (61.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gainesville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gainesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School582 (27.4%)1,546 (72.7%)
High School Diploma2,581 (33.1%)5,223 (66.9%)
College/Associate Degree5,433 (30.8%)12,216 (69.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12,642 (45.8%)14,970 (54.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gainesville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gainesville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25,32445.9%
35 to 44 Years7,55713.7%
45 to 54 Years5,96610.8%
55 to 64 Years6,60312.0%
65 to 74 Years5,94310.8%
75 to 84 Years2,5284.6%
85 Years and Over1,2722.3%
Total55,193100.0%

Housing Finances in Gainesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Gainesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Gainesville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied21,238 (38.5%)$76,719
Renter-Occupied33,955 (61.5%)$33,004
Average55,193 (100.0%)$43,783

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gainesville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gainesville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000798 (3.8%)4,433 (13.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999300 (1.4%)1,586 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999990 (4.7%)2,928 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999418 (2.0%)2,453 (7.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999642 (3.0%)2,313 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,639 (7.7%)4,201 (12.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,558 (12.0%)5,785 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,023 (14.2%)4,882 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,836 (13.4%)2,923 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,128 (19.4%)1,419 (4.2%)
$150,000 or more3,906 (18.4%)1,032 (3.0%)
Total21,238 (100.0%)33,955 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gainesville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gainesville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,076 (5.1%)571 (1.7%)
$300 to $4992,907 (13.7%)790 (2.3%)
$500 to $7994,561 (21.5%)4,400 (13.0%)
$800 to $9992,724 (12.8%)6,512 (19.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,533 (21.3%)12,487 (36.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,966 (14.0%)4,985 (14.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,322 (6.2%)2,595 (7.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999515 (2.4%)427 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more634 (3.0%)432 (1.3%)
Total21,238 (100.0%)33,955 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gainesville

Housing Structures in Gainesville

Housing Structures in Gainesville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22,09340.0%
Single Unit, Attached2,8205.1%
2 Unit Apartments2,0773.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4,8408.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,56311.9%
10 or more Apartments15,80228.6%
Mobile Home / Other9981.8%
Total55,193100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gainesville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gainesville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached17,658 (79.9%)4,435 (20.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1,369 (48.5%)1,451 (51.4%)
2 Unit Apartments49 (2.4%)2,028 (97.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments388 (8.0%)4,452 (92.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments419 (6.4%)6,144 (93.6%)
10 or more Apartments814 (5.1%)14,988 (94.9%)
Mobile Home / Other541 (54.2%)457 (45.8%)
Total21,238 (38.5%)33,955 (61.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gainesville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gainesville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room29 (0.1%)2,145 (6.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms538 (2.5%)9,085 (26.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms7,282 (34.3%)16,714 (49.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,678 (40.9%)4,686 (13.8%)
8 or more Rooms4,711 (22.2%)1,325 (3.9%)
Total21,238 (100.0%)33,955 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gainesville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gainesville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,674 (40.8%)3,057 (9.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas196 (0.9%)397 (1.2%)
Electricity12,068 (56.8%)29,824 (87.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene9 (0.0%)3 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)40 (0.1%)
All other Fuels191 (0.9%)130 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used100 (0.5%)504 (1.5%)
Total21,238 (100.0%)33,955 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gainesville

Household Vehicle Usage in Gainesville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle572 (2.7%)4,562 (13.4%)
1 Vehicle8,689 (40.9%)17,025 (50.1%)
2 Vehicles8,375 (39.4%)8,834 (26.0%)
3 or more Vehicles3,602 (17.0%)3,534 (10.4%)
Total21,238 (100.0%)33,955 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gainesville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gainesville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9,66011,578
Median Property Value$208,400$221,400
Median Household Income$58,327$2,626
Monthly Housing Costs$553$601
Real Estate Taxes$1,957$310

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gainesville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gainesville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000663 (6.9%)353 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999901 (9.3%)404 (3.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,818 (60.2%)8,102 (70.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,760 (18.2%)2,010 (17.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999250 (2.6%)624 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999119 (1.2%)39 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more149 (1.5%)46 (0.4%)
Total9,660 (100.0%)11,578 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gainesville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gainesville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000863 (8.9%)240 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,343 (13.9%)235 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999794 (8.2%)707 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,370 (14.2%)845 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,143 (11.8%)1,188 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,184 (12.3%)1,880 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,683 (17.4%)1,652 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more1,280 (13.3%)2,445 (21.1%)
Total9,660 (100.0%)11,578 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gainesville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gainesville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,665 (27.6%)88,625 (765.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,826 (18.9%)3,983 (34.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,119 (11.6%)2,766 (23.9%)
4.0x or more3,643 (37.7%)1,867 (16.1%)
Total9,660 (100.0%)11,578 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gainesville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gainesville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,317 (13.6%)49 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,032 (21.0%)987 (8.5%)
$800 to $1,4995,794 (60.0%)2,602 (22.5%)
Total9,660 (100.0%)11,578 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gainesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gainesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gainesville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,627 (94.9%)360 (5.1%)
6 to 18 Years18,409 (94.0%)1,175 (6.0%)
19 to 25 Years42,139 (94.7%)2,342 (5.3%)
26 to 34 Years18,533 (86.1%)2,981 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years10,715 (81.7%)2,404 (18.3%)
45 to 54 Years8,052 (84.5%)1,476 (15.5%)
55 to 64 Years9,454 (90.2%)1,027 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years8,861 (98.1%)176 (1.9%)
75 Years and older5,676 (98.9%)64 (1.1%)
Total128,466 (91.4%)12,005 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gainesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gainesville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,627 (94.9%)360 (5.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,409 (94.0%)1,175 (6.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42,139 (94.7%)2,342 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gainesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gainesville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00028,923 (89.6%)3,350 (10.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99924,055 (86.8%)3,662 (13.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,256 (90.2%)1,759 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,563 (93.2%)1,058 (6.8%)
$100,000 and over29,964 (94.4%)1,781 (5.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gainesville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gainesville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,782 (39.8%)4,084 (58.5%)
6 to 18 Years5,542 (28.3%)13,320 (68.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,712 (6.1%)40,172 (90.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,955 (9.1%)16,980 (78.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,874 (14.3%)9,363 (71.4%)
45 to 54 Years1,605 (16.9%)6,807 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,579 (24.6%)7,812 (74.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,426 (93.2%)4,780 (52.9%)
75 Years and over5,604 (97.6%)3,845 (67.0%)
Total33,079 (23.5%)107,163 (76.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gainesville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years249 (3.3%)342 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,652 (4.8%)2,112 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,239 (13.8%)2,086 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years980 (26.8%)1,259 (23.4%)
75 Years and over941 (42.3%)1,763 (50.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gainesville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years30 (0.4%)53 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years124 (0.4%)124 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years352 (2.2%)340 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years422 (11.5%)248 (4.6%)
75 Years and over551 (24.8%)784 (22.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)53 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years211 (0.6%)321 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years409 (2.5%)289 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years167 (4.6%)288 (5.4%)
75 Years and over202 (9.1%)419 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years219 (2.9%)329 (5.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,206 (3.5%)1,277 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years864 (5.3%)828 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years269 (7.3%)432 (8.0%)
75 Years and over291 (13.1%)366 (10.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (0.3%)66 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years85 (0.3%)221 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,152 (7.1%)1,129 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years672 (18.3%)999 (18.6%)
75 Years and over399 (17.9%)1,215 (34.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years95 (1.3%)85 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years70 (0.2%)33 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years344 (2.1%)272 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years317 (8.6%)345 (6.4%)
75 Years and over217 (9.8%)386 (11.0%)

Technology Access in Gainesville

Computing Device Access in Gainesville

Computing Device Access in Gainesville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47,18885.5%
Smartphone51,71193.7%
Tablet33,07959.9%
No Computing Device1,4882.7%
Total55,193100.0%

Internet Access in Gainesville

Internet Access in Gainesville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet740.1%
Broadband Home41,83675.8%
Cellular Data Only4,2447.7%
Satellite Internet2,3144.2%
No Internet8,10314.7%
Total55,193100.0%

Gainesville Summary

Gainesville, Florida is a city located in Alachua County in the north-central part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city is home to the University of Florida, the state’s flagship university, and Santa Fe College. Gainesville is known for its vibrant culture, diverse population, and natural beauty.

History

Gainesville was founded in 1854 by Edward B. Phillips, a cotton planter from South Carolina. The city was named after General Edmund P. Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812. The city was incorporated in 1869 and was the first city in Alachua County.
In the late 19th century, Gainesville was a major center for the citrus industry. The city was also home to several large lumber mills. In the early 20th century, the city became a major center for the phosphate industry.
In the 1950s, the University of Florida was established in Gainesville. This led to a population boom and the city’s growth as a college town.

Geography

Gainesville is located in north-central Florida, about 70 miles southwest of Jacksonville and about 90 miles northwest of Orlando. The city is situated on the banks of the Santa Fe River and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests.
The city has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C).

Economy

Gainesville’s economy is largely driven by the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. The city is home to several major employers, including the University of Florida, Shands Hospital, and the Gainesville Regional Airport.
The city is also home to several major industries, including healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. The city is a major center for research and development, and is home to several major research institutions, including the University of Florida’s Sid Martin Biotechnology Institute.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Gainesville was 124,354. The city has a diverse population, with a majority of white (63.2%), followed by African American (20.2%), Hispanic (9.2%), and Asian (3.2%) residents.
The median household income in Gainesville is $37,845, and the median home value is $164,400. The city has a poverty rate of 22.3%.

Conclusion

Gainesville, Florida is a vibrant city with a diverse population and a strong economy. The city is home to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College, and is a major center for research and development. The city has a humid subtropical climate and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. Gainesville is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gainesville?
Total Population of Gainesville is 142,414.
What is the Total Male Population of Gainesville?
Total Male Population of Gainesville is 67,984.
What is the Total Female Population of Gainesville?
Total Female Population of Gainesville is 74,430.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gainesville?
There are 91.34 Males per 100 Females in Gainesville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gainesville?
There are 109.48 Females per 100 Males in Gainesville.
What is the Median Population Age in Gainesville?
Median Population Age in Gainesville is 26.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gainesville
Average Family Size in Gainesville is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gainesville
Average Household Size in Gainesville is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gainesville?
Per Capita income in Gainesville is $27,414.
What is the Median Family Income in Gainesville?
Median Family Income in Gainesville is $72,147.
What is the Median Household income in Gainesville?
Median Household Income in Gainesville is $43,783.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gainesville?
Income or Wage Gap in Gainesville is 16.3%.
Women in Gainesville earn 83.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gainesville?
Family Income Deficit in Gainesville is $10,482.
Families that are below poverty line in Gainesville earn $10,482 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gainesville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gainesville is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gainesville?
There are 72,229 People in the Labor Forcein in Gainesville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gainesville?
57.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Gainesville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gainesville?
Unemployment Rate in Gainesville is 5.5%.