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Gainesville Overview

17,459
TOTAL POPULATION
8,561
MALE POPULATION
8,898
FEMALE POPULATION
96.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,016
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,467
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,170
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,743
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,623
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gainesville Zip Codes

Gainesville Area Codes

Race in Gainesville

The most populous races in Gainesville are White / Caucasian (12,962 | 74.2%), Hispanic or Latino (5,511 | 31.6%), and Two or more Races (2,180 | 12.5%).
Race in Gainesville
Race# Population% Population
Asian3171.8%
Black / African American1,1706.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific80.1%
Hispanic or Latino5,51131.6%
Native / Alaskan1821.0%
White / Caucasian12,96274.2%
Two or more Races2,18012.5%
Some other Race6403.7%
Total17,459100.0%

Ancestry in Gainesville

The most populous ancestries reported in Gainesville are Mexican (4,936 | 28.3%), German (1,544 | 8.8%), English (1,242 | 7.1%), Irish (1,157 | 6.6%), and American (799 | 4.6%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Gainesville residents.
Ancestry in Gainesville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American7994.6%
Apache310.2%
Austrian90.1%
Bhutanese110.1%
Blackfeet70.0%
British610.4%
Central American1731.0%
Central American Indian610.4%
Cherokee1921.1%
Chickasaw430.3%
Choctaw100.1%
Colombian170.1%
Comanche180.1%
Danish280.2%
Dutch4462.5%
Eastern European330.2%
English1,2427.1%
European3762.1%
French1120.6%
French American Indian150.1%
French Canadian190.1%
German1,5448.8%
Greek360.2%
Guatemalan400.2%
Indian (Asian)120.1%
Irish1,1576.6%
Italian2621.5%
Japanese50.0%
Korean2381.4%
Macedonian50.0%
Mexican4,93628.3%
Mexican American Indian610.4%
Norwegian550.3%
Pennsylvania German190.1%
Polish1310.7%
Puerto Rican1020.6%
Romanian110.1%
Russian680.4%
Salvadoran1330.8%
Scandinavian290.2%
Scotch-Irish4382.5%
Scottish4252.4%
South American340.2%
Spaniard1701.0%
Spanish220.1%
Sri Lankan220.1%
Swedish1470.8%
Swiss280.2%
Thai1390.8%
Ukrainian990.6%
Venezuelan170.1%
Welsh460.3%
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Immigrants in Gainesville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gainesville came from Latin America (1,999 | 11.5%), Central America (1,982 | 11.4%), Mexico (1,888 | 10.8%), Asia (156 | 0.9%), and South Eastern Asia (144 | 0.8%), together accounting for 35.3% of all Gainesville residents.
Immigrants in Gainesville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1150.7%
Asia1560.9%
Central America1,98211.4%
China120.1%
Eastern Asia120.1%
Eastern Europe110.1%
El Salvador530.3%
Europe610.4%
Germany140.1%
Guatemala410.2%
Hong Kong120.1%
Ireland360.2%
Latin America1,99911.5%
Mexico1,88810.8%
Northern Europe360.2%
Philippines1220.7%
Romania110.1%
South Africa80.1%
South America170.1%
South Eastern Asia1440.8%
Venezuela170.1%
Vietnam220.1%
Western Europe140.1%
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Sex and Age in Gainesville

Sex and Age in Gainesville

The most populous age groups in Gainesville are 35 to 39 Years (803 | 9.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (847 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years728 (8.5%)611 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years531 (6.2%)847 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Years728 (8.5%)365 (4.1%)
15 to 19 Years610 (7.1%)690 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years747 (8.7%)526 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years453 (5.3%)650 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years538 (6.3%)801 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years803 (9.4%)533 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years507 (5.9%)555 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years267 (3.1%)388 (4.4%)
50 to 54 Years585 (6.8%)418 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years421 (4.9%)559 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years495 (5.8%)391 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years406 (4.7%)463 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years339 (4.0%)280 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years180 (2.1%)343 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years89 (1.0%)123 (1.4%)
85 Years and over134 (1.6%)355 (4.0%)
Total8,561 (100.0%)8,898 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gainesville

Median Family Size in Gainesville

The median family size in Gainesville is 3.07 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,987 | 69.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.39 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (331 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.24 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gainesville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,987 (69.0%)3.39
Single Male/Father331 (7.6%)2.24
Single Female/Mother1,010 (23.3%)2.39
Total Families4,328 (100.0%)3.07

Median Household Size in Gainesville

The median household size in Gainesville is 2.50 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,987 | 44.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (2,464 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gainesville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,987 (44.0%)3.41
Single Male/Father331 (4.9%)2.41
Single Female/Mother1,010 (14.9%)2.62
Non-family2,464 (36.3%)1.37
Total Households6,792 (100.0%)2.50

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gainesville

Out of a total of 6,792 households in Gainesville, 4,328 (63.7%) are family households, while 2,464 (36.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,669, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,928.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gainesville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,928 (28.4%)
2-Person Households1,669 (24.6%)308 (4.5%)
3-Person Households1,233 (18.1%)163 (2.4%)
4-Person Households539 (7.9%)47 (0.7%)
5-Person Households521 (7.7%)18 (0.3%)
6-Person Households136 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households230 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,328 (63.7%)2,464 (36.3%)

Female Fertility in Gainesville

Fertility by Age in Gainesville

Average fertility rate in Gainesville is 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 153.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 84.4% 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 years303 (84.4%)153.0
35 to 50 years56 (15.6%)37.0
Total359 (100.0%)86.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gainesville

51.3% of women with births (359) in Gainesville are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 57.8% 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 0.0% 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 years128 (42.2%)175 (57.8%)
35 to 50 years56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (51.2%)175 (48.7%)

Fertility by Education in Gainesville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School50 (13.9%)61.0
High School Diploma83 (23.1%)58.0
College or Associate's Degree198 (55.1%)151.0
Bachelor's Degree28 (7.8%)52.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total359 (100.0%)86.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gainesville

48.7% of women with births in Gainesville are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 77.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
College or Associate's Degree44 (22.2%)154 (77.8%)
Bachelor's Degree28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total184 (51.2%)175 (48.7%)

Income in Gainesville

Income Overview in Gainesville

Per Capita Income in Gainesville is $25,016, while median incomes of families and households are $58,467 and $49,170 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income17,459$25,016
Median Family Income4,328$58,467
Mean Family Income4,328$74,358
Median Household Income6,792$49,170
Mean Household Income6,792$63,633
Income Deficit4,328$8,743
Wage / Income Gap (%)17,45932.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17,45967.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index17,4590.42

Earnings by Sex in Gainesville

Average Earnings in Gainesville are $34,236, $39,132 for men and $26,499 for women, a difference of 32.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Gainesville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,847 (54.7%)$39,132
Female4,015 (45.3%)$26,499
Total8,862 (100.0%)$34,236

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gainesville

The most common earnings brackets in Gainesville are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (527 | 10.9%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (371 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gainesville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less152 (3.1%)204 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999125 (2.6%)60 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499117 (2.4%)371 (9.2%)
$7,500 to $9,99998 (2.0%)167 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49946 (0.9%)183 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99987 (1.8%)87 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49992 (1.9%)259 (6.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999157 (3.2%)156 (3.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499162 (3.3%)245 (6.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999353 (7.3%)140 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999414 (8.5%)369 (9.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999298 (6.1%)195 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999335 (6.9%)346 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999300 (6.2%)84 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999527 (10.9%)225 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999215 (4.4%)313 (7.8%)
$55,000 to $64,999494 (10.2%)240 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999380 (7.8%)205 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999273 (5.6%)109 (2.7%)
$100,000+222 (4.6%)57 (1.4%)
Total4,847 (100.0%)4,015 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gainesville

Average earnings in Gainesville are $41,071 for men and $33,930 for women, a difference of 17.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $58,611, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $34,276. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,351, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,966.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,429$17,966
High School Diploma$34,276$32,500
College or Associate's Degree$42,986$30,795
Bachelor's Degree$58,611$48,206
Graduate Degree$45,069$50,351
Total$41,071$33,930

Family Income in Gainesville

Family Income Brackets in Gainesville

According to the Gainesville family income data, there are 909 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 117 families (2.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gainesville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001864.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991172.7%
$15,000 to $24,9993688.5%
$25,000 to $34,99945010.4%
$35,000 to $49,99968815.9%
$50,000 to $74,99990921.0%
$75,000 to $99,99958913.6%
$100,000 to $149,99960614.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992515.8%
$200,000+1643.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gainesville

6-person families (124 | 2.9%) account for the highest median family income in Gainesville with $79,318 per family, while 2-person families (1,971 | 45.5%) have the highest median income of $29,220 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gainesville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,971 (45.5%)$58,441
3-Person Families1,039 (24.0%)$51,915
4-Person Families450 (10.4%)$69,286
5-Person Families514 (11.9%)$63,571
6-Person Families124 (2.9%)$79,318
7+ Person Families230 (5.3%)$0
Total4,328 (100.0%)$58,467

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gainesville

The median family income in Gainesville is $58,467, with families comprising 3+ earners (512) having the highest median family income of $135,581, while families with 1 earner (1,972) have the lowest median family income of $42,606, accounting for 11.8% and 45.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gainesville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners561 (13.0%)$46,250
1 Earner1,972 (45.6%)$42,606
2 Earners1,283 (29.6%)$78,750
3+ Earners512 (11.8%)$135,581
Total4,328 (100.0%)$58,467

Household Income in Gainesville

Household Income Brackets in Gainesville

With 1,406 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Gainesville, accounting for 20.7% of all households. In contrast, only 177 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gainesville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003605.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993605.3%
$15,000 to $24,99977411.4%
$25,000 to $34,99968610.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991,29719.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,40620.7%
$75,000 to $99,99974010.9%
$100,000 to $149,99968610.1%
$150,000 to $199,9993124.6%
$200,000+1772.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gainesville

The median household income in Gainesville is $49,170, with the highest median household income of $58,623 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,179 households (32.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,431, with 2,695 households (39.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gainesville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years410 (6.0%)$53,155
25 to 44 Years2,695 (39.7%)$42,431
45 to 64 Years2,179 (32.1%)$58,623
65+ Years1,508 (22.2%)$44,667
Total6,792 (100.0%)$49,170

Poverty in Gainesville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 23.1% for females among the residents of Gainesville, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 128 males (52.2%) and 143 females (67.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years186 (26.8%)128 (21.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)33 (30.6%)
6 to 11 Years231 (29.8%)310 (40.0%)
12 to 14 Years177 (39.0%)164 (60.3%)
15 Years81 (51.3%)5 (8.5%)
16 and 17 Years128 (52.2%)143 (67.1%)
18 to 24 Years45 (5.2%)109 (11.9%)
25 to 34 Years235 (23.9%)352 (24.4%)
35 to 44 Years467 (35.9%)321 (29.5%)
45 to 54 Years19 (2.2%)68 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years76 (8.6%)186 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years46 (6.3%)56 (8.2%)
75 Years and over13 (3.4%)105 (15.5%)
Total1,704 (20.4%)1,980 (23.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville

According to the poverty statistics in Gainesville, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 91.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gainesville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years509 (73.2%)463 (78.3%)
5 Years30 (100.0%)75 (69.4%)
6 to 11 Years544 (70.2%)466 (60.1%)
12 to 14 Years277 (61.0%)108 (39.7%)
15 Years77 (48.7%)54 (91.5%)
16 and 17 Years117 (47.8%)70 (32.9%)
18 to 24 Years820 (94.8%)808 (88.1%)
25 to 34 Years748 (76.1%)1,092 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years835 (64.1%)767 (70.5%)
45 to 54 Years833 (97.8%)738 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years811 (91.4%)753 (80.2%)
65 to 74 Years683 (93.7%)629 (91.8%)
75 Years and over367 (96.6%)573 (84.5%)
Total6,651 (79.6%)6,596 (76.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gainesville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gainesville show that 10.8% or 324 of the total 2,987 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 54.0%, comprising of 54 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 46 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gainesville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,417 (96.9%)46 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children874 (93.8%)58 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children326 (66.3%)166 (33.7%)
5 or more Children46 (46.0%)54 (54.0%)
Total2,663 (89.1%)324 (10.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gainesville

According to the poverty data in Gainesville, 58.3% or 193 single-father households and 28.9% or 292 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 households (74.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gainesville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)16 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children180 (64.5%)164 (24.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)112 (74.2%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (58.3%)292 (28.9%)

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

The poverty data for Gainesville shows that 324 of the married-couple family households (10.8%) and 485 of the single-parent households (36.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 54 households (54.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gainesville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children46 (3.1%)16 (7.0%)
1 or 2 Children58 (6.2%)344 (36.3%)
3 or 4 Children166 (33.7%)112 (74.2%)
5 or more Children54 (54.0%)13 (100.0%)
Total324 (10.8%)485 (36.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Gainesville

Employment by Class of Employer in Gainesville

Among the 8,022 employed individuals in Gainesville, private company employees (6,149 | 76.6%), local government employees (623 | 7.8%), and state government employees (401 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gainesville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,14976.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1151.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2853.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2983.7%
Local Government Employees6237.8%
State Government Employees4015.0%
Federal Government Employees1511.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total8,022100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gainesville

According to the labor force statistics for Gainesville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,432), 64.2% or 8,623 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 526 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 92.3% or 1,236 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.8% or 121 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gainesville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years474 (43.8%)29 (6.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,129 (88.7%)96 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years754 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,236 (92.3%)121 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,894 (79.0%)95 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,335 (80.5%)101 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years662 (67.6%)32 (4.8%)
60 to 64 Years598 (67.5%)54 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years497 (33.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over44 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,623 (64.2%)526 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gainesville

According to labor force statistics for Gainesville, 77.5% of individuals (6,482) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,364) are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 402 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 85.4% or 1,203 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.7% or 224 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gainesville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School793 (61.3%)36 (2.8%)
High School Diploma2,178 (76.6%)165 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree2,306 (81.8%)273 (9.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,203 (85.4%)38 (2.7%)
Total6,482 (77.5%)519 (6.2%)

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 (836 | 10.3%), Education Instruction & Library (543 | 6.7%), Management (366 | 4.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (338 | 4.2%), and Business & Financial (209 | 2.6%).
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 (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (68.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management250 (68.3%)116 (31.7%)
Business & Financial103 (49.3%)106 (50.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science95 (53.4%)83 (46.6%)
Computers & Mathematics39 (51.3%)37 (48.7%)
Architecture & Engineering56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 194 (23.2%)642 (76.8%)
Education, Arts & Media101 (59.1%)70 (40.9%)
Legal Services & Support17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library76 (14.0%)467 (86.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating105 (31.1%)233 (68.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
Total (Category)747 (38.8%)1,180 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)4,394 (54.3%)3,701 (45.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gainesville are Food Preparation & Serving (602 | 7.4%), Personal Care & Service (366 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (351 | 4.3%), Healthcare Support (167 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (161 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Gainesville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gainesville, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (85.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.4%), Personal Care & Service (65.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support36 (21.6%)131 (78.4%)
Security & Protection138 (85.7%)23 (14.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement40 (63.5%)23 (36.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving259 (43.0%)343 (57.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance264 (75.2%)87 (24.8%)
Personal Care & Service125 (34.2%)241 (65.8%)
Total (Category)822 (49.9%)825 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)4,394 (54.3%)3,701 (45.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gainesville are Office & Administration (1,080 | 13.3%), and Sales & Related (429 | 5.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gainesville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related189 (44.1%)240 (55.9%)
Office & Administration216 (20.0%)864 (80.0%)
Total (Category)405 (26.8%)1,104 (73.2%)
Total (Overall)4,394 (54.3%)3,701 (45.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gainesville are Construction & Extraction (661 | 8.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (484 | 6.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (49 | 0.6%).
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 & Forestry22 (44.9%)27 (55.1%)
Construction & Extraction575 (87.0%)86 (13.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair480 (99.2%)4 (0.8%)
Total (Category)1,077 (90.2%)117 (9.8%)
Total (Overall)4,394 (54.3%)3,701 (45.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gainesville are Production (1,041 | 12.9%), Material Moving (493 | 6.1%), and Transportation (284 | 3.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gainesville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gainesville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production694 (66.7%)347 (33.3%)
Transportation284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving365 (74.0%)128 (26.0%)
Total (Category)1,343 (73.9%)475 (26.1%)
Total (Overall)4,394 (54.3%)3,701 (45.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gainesville

Employment Industries in Gainesville

The major employment industries in Gainesville include Manufacturing (1,112 | 13.7%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (925 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (911 | 11.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (856 | 10.6%), and Construction (759 | 9.4%).
Employment Industries in Gainesville

Employment Industries by Sex in Gainesville

The Gainesville industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.7%), and Educational Services (76.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gainesville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (44.9%)27 (55.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction247 (73.7%)88 (26.3%)
Construction673 (88.7%)86 (11.3%)
Manufacturing692 (62.2%)420 (37.8%)
Wholesale Trade114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade381 (41.8%)530 (58.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing231 (79.7%)59 (20.3%)
Utilities95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific33 (34.7%)62 (65.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support89 (44.7%)110 (55.3%)
Educational Services179 (23.7%)575 (76.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance174 (20.3%)682 (79.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation524 (56.7%)401 (43.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services361 (52.5%)327 (47.5%)
Public Administration120 (51.7%)112 (48.3%)
Total4,394 (54.3%)3,701 (45.7%)

Education in Gainesville

School Enrollment in Gainesville

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,925 students in Gainesville are elementary school (1,164 | 29.7%), high school (1,075 | 27.4%), and middle school (846 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Gainesville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool922.3%
Kindergarten1965.0%
Elementary School1,16429.7%
Middle School84621.5%
High School1,07527.4%
College / Undergraduate49712.7%
Graduate / Professional551.4%
Total3,925100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gainesville

Out of a total of 3,925 students who are enrolled in schools in Gainesville, 408 (10.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,517 (89.6%) 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 25 (40.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 139 (100.0% 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 Olds37 (59.7%)25 (40.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,189 (89.1%)145 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,003 (93.1%)74 (6.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds591 (96.9%)19 (3.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds338 (85.4%)58 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds116 (82.3%)25 (17.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over102 (61.5%)64 (38.6%)
Total3,517 (89.6%)408 (10.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gainesville

Education (402 | 18.7%), business (351 | 16.4%), arts & humanities (194 | 9.0%), liberal arts & history (176 | 8.2%), and science & technology (157 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 2,145 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 & Mathematics783.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1195.6%
Physical & Health Sciences552.6%
Psychology1185.5%
Social Sciences1326.1%
Engineering763.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies582.7%
Science & Technology1577.3%
Business35116.4%
Education40218.7%
Literature & Languages944.4%
Liberal Arts & History1768.2%
Visual & Performing Arts1085.0%
Communications271.3%
Arts & Humanities1949.0%
Total2,145100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gainesville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gainesville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gainesville are males with 2 vehicles (1,800, accounting for 41.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,406, making up 49.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gainesville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle59 (1.4%)162 (4.4%)
1 Vehicle1,185 (27.4%)869 (23.7%)
2 Vehicles1,800 (41.6%)1,406 (38.4%)
3 Vehicles810 (18.7%)940 (25.7%)
4 Vehicles239 (5.5%)165 (4.5%)
5 or more Vehicles231 (5.3%)119 (3.3%)
Total4,324 (100.0%)3,661 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gainesville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gainesville are 10 to 14 minutes (1,902 commuters, 25.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (1,835 commuters, 24.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (766 commuters, 10.2%).
Commute Time in Gainesville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3194.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,83524.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,90225.3%
15 to 19 Minutes6428.5%
20 to 24 Minutes76610.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1552.1%
30 to 34 Minutes5777.7%
35 to 39 Minutes2002.7%
40 to 44 Minutes2773.7%
45 to 59 Minutes4746.3%
60 to 89 Minutes3334.4%
90 or more Minutes470.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Gainesville

The most common commute times in Gainesville are 5 to 9 minutes (982 commuters, 23.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (936 commuters, 27.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gainesville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes183 (4.4%)136 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes982 (23.7%)853 (25.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes966 (23.4%)936 (27.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes287 (6.9%)355 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes441 (10.7%)325 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes129 (3.1%)26 (0.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes306 (7.4%)271 (8.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes149 (3.6%)51 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes170 (4.1%)107 (3.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes250 (6.0%)224 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes238 (5.8%)95 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes36 (0.9%)11 (0.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gainesville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gainesville are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (632, 15.3%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (526, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gainesville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM342 (8.3%)236 (7.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM146 (3.5%)123 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM320 (7.7%)235 (6.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM350 (8.5%)168 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM313 (7.6%)526 (15.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM454 (11.0%)466 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM397 (9.6%)444 (13.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM405 (9.8%)158 (4.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM184 (4.4%)68 (2.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM346 (8.4%)77 (2.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM95 (2.3%)82 (2.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8 (0.2%)77 (2.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM145 (3.5%)284 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM632 (15.3%)446 (13.2%)
Total4,137 (100.0%)3,390 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gainesville

Occupancy by Ownership in Gainesville

Of the total 6,792 dwellings in Gainesville, owner-occupied units account for 3,369 (49.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,423 (50.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gainesville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,36949.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,42350.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,792100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gainesville

Occupancy by Household Size in Gainesville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,92828.4%
2-Person Household1,97729.1%
3-Person Household1,39620.5%
4+ Person Household1,49122.0%
Total Housing Units6,792100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gainesville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gainesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household781 (40.5%)1,147 (59.5%)
2-Person Household1,212 (61.3%)765 (38.7%)
3-Person Household515 (36.9%)881 (63.1%)
4+ Person Household861 (57.8%)630 (42.2%)
Total Housing Units3,369 (49.6%)3,423 (50.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gainesville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gainesville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School607 (54.2%)513 (45.8%)
High School Diploma964 (42.8%)1,289 (57.2%)
College/Associate Degree1,060 (46.3%)1,231 (53.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher738 (65.4%)390 (34.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gainesville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gainesville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,61723.8%
35 to 44 Years1,48821.9%
45 to 54 Years90313.3%
55 to 64 Years1,27618.8%
65 to 74 Years71610.5%
75 to 84 Years4727.0%
85 Years and Over3204.7%
Total6,792100.0%

Housing Finances in Gainesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Gainesville

Median Income by Occupancy in Gainesville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,369 (49.6%)$68,325
Renter-Occupied3,423 (50.4%)$37,975
Average6,792 (100.0%)$49,170

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gainesville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gainesville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00019 (0.6%)131 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (0.4%)193 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999188 (5.6%)173 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999126 (3.7%)175 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999213 (6.3%)259 (7.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999251 (7.4%)436 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999313 (9.3%)987 (28.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999710 (21.1%)695 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999612 (18.2%)126 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999503 (14.9%)183 (5.3%)
$150,000 or more420 (12.5%)65 (1.9%)
Total3,369 (100.0%)3,423 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gainesville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gainesville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300203 (6.0%)261 (7.6%)
$300 to $499496 (14.7%)204 (6.0%)
$500 to $799929 (27.6%)285 (8.3%)
$800 to $999312 (9.3%)642 (18.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499894 (26.5%)1,322 (38.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999334 (9.9%)333 (9.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499144 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more57 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,369 (100.0%)3,423 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gainesville

Housing Structures in Gainesville

Housing Structures in Gainesville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,99573.5%
Single Unit, Attached570.8%
2 Unit Apartments3525.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4486.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1822.7%
10 or more Apartments6469.5%
Mobile Home / Other1121.7%
Total6,792100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gainesville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gainesville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,218 (64.4%)1,777 (35.6%)
Single Unit, Attached22 (38.6%)35 (61.4%)
2 Unit Apartments46 (13.1%)306 (86.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)448 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)182 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)646 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other83 (74.1%)29 (25.9%)
Total3,369 (49.6%)3,423 (50.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gainesville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gainesville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room65 (1.9%)38 (1.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms149 (4.4%)851 (24.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,316 (39.1%)1,553 (45.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,266 (37.6%)824 (24.1%)
8 or more Rooms573 (17.0%)157 (4.6%)
Total3,369 (100.0%)3,423 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gainesville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gainesville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,697 (50.4%)1,141 (33.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas108 (3.2%)36 (1.1%)
Electricity1,543 (45.8%)2,185 (63.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)51 (1.5%)
No Fuel Used21 (0.6%)10 (0.3%)
Total3,369 (100.0%)3,423 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gainesville

Household Vehicle Usage in Gainesville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle122 (3.6%)410 (12.0%)
1 Vehicle964 (28.6%)1,615 (47.2%)
2 Vehicles1,299 (38.6%)1,171 (34.2%)
3 or more Vehicles984 (29.2%)227 (6.6%)
Total3,369 (100.0%)3,423 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gainesville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gainesville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7811,588
Median Property Value$101,500$152,000
Median Household Income$53,564$266
Monthly Housing Costs$559$57
Real Estate Taxes$1,477$67

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gainesville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gainesville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000429 (24.1%)89 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999450 (25.3%)378 (23.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999695 (39.0%)1,035 (65.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999170 (9.6%)50 (3.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99927 (1.5%)22 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99910 (0.6%)14 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,781 (100.0%)1,588 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gainesville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gainesville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (1.8%)24 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,999386 (21.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999223 (12.5%)141 (8.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999138 (7.7%)28 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999349 (19.6%)175 (11.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999288 (16.2%)361 (22.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999210 (11.8%)324 (20.4%)
$150,000 or more154 (8.6%)293 (18.4%)
Total1,781 (100.0%)1,588 (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 2.0x847 (47.6%)88,889 (5,597.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x333 (18.7%)862 (54.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x134 (7.5%)307 (19.3%)
4.0x or more448 (25.2%)186 (11.7%)
Total1,781 (100.0%)1,588 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gainesville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gainesville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800366 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499483 (27.1%)131 (8.3%)
$800 to $1,499809 (45.4%)367 (23.1%)
Total1,781 (100.0%)1,588 (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 Years1,306 (88.4%)171 (11.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,832 (82.1%)616 (17.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,293 (75.8%)412 (24.2%)
26 to 34 Years1,563 (71.9%)610 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,686 (70.5%)704 (29.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,191 (71.8%)467 (28.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,417 (77.6%)409 (22.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,414 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,058 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,760 (80.2%)3,389 (19.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gainesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gainesville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,306 (88.4%)171 (11.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,832 (82.1%)616 (17.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,293 (75.8%)412 (24.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gainesville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gainesville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,061 (73.1%)757 (26.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,229 (69.9%)1,394 (30.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,132 (90.9%)313 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,820 (81.8%)406 (18.2%)
$100,000 and over3,387 (87.0%)507 (13.0%)

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 6874 (59.2%)513 (34.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,520 (44.1%)1,588 (46.1%)
19 to 25 Years229 (13.4%)1,094 (64.2%)
25 to 34 Years403 (18.5%)1,311 (60.3%)
35 to 44 Years374 (15.7%)1,347 (56.4%)
45 to 54 Years113 (6.8%)1,085 (65.4%)
55 to 64 Years281 (15.4%)1,194 (65.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,325 (93.7%)974 (68.9%)
75 Years and over1,058 (100.0%)719 (68.0%)
Total6,177 (36.0%)9,825 (57.3%)

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 Years155 (9.3%)84 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years163 (8.5%)323 (13.5%)
35 to 64 Years367 (12.1%)499 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years117 (16.1%)217 (31.7%)
75 Years and over201 (52.9%)326 (48.1%)

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 Years17 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years62 (3.2%)33 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years80 (2.6%)2 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years53 (7.3%)58 (8.5%)
75 Years and over111 (29.2%)106 (15.6%)

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%)13 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years17 (0.9%)150 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years48 (1.6%)62 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years30 (4.1%)27 (3.9%)
75 Years and over29 (7.6%)27 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years138 (8.3%)71 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years95 (4.9%)140 (5.9%)
35 to 64 Years129 (4.2%)288 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years5 (0.7%)61 (8.9%)
75 Years and over69 (18.2%)125 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.6%)50 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years180 (5.9%)290 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years63 (8.6%)128 (18.7%)
75 Years and over128 (33.7%)241 (35.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gainesville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (0.6%)25 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years6 (0.2%)57 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over77 (20.3%)100 (14.7%)

Technology Access in Gainesville

Computing Device Access in Gainesville

Computing Device Access in Gainesville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,93557.9%
Smartphone5,44680.2%
Tablet3,37049.6%
No Computing Device1,00114.7%
Total6,792100.0%

Internet Access in Gainesville

Internet Access in Gainesville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,83256.4%
Cellular Data Only98914.6%
Satellite Internet4146.1%
No Internet1,84827.2%
Total6,792100.0%

Gainesville Summary

Gainesville is a city located in Cooke County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Cooke County and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 16,002.

Geography

Gainesville is located at 33°37'N 97°07'W (33.619, -97.118). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2), of which 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2) (0.18%) is water.

History

Gainesville was founded in 1850 as a trading post along the Shawnee Trail. The city was named after General Edmund Pendleton Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812. The city was incorporated in 1873 and became the county seat of Cooke County in 1876.
Gainesville was a major stop on the Chisholm Trail, and the city's economy was largely based on the cattle industry. In the late 19th century, Gainesville was a major center for cotton production. The city was also home to several large cotton gins and a cottonseed oil mill.
In the early 20th century, Gainesville was a major center for oil production. The city was home to several large oil refineries and a number of oil-related businesses.

Economy

Gainesville's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large food processing plants, including a Tyson Foods plant and a Pilgrim's Pride plant. The city is also home to several large manufacturing plants, including a Caterpillar plant and a General Electric plant.
Gainesville is also home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Lowe's, and Home Depot. The city is also home to several large medical facilities, including a hospital and a nursing home.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 16,002 people, 6,093 households, and 3,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,421.3 people per square mile (548.7/km2). There were 6,717 housing units at an average density of 597.3 per square mile (230.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.2% White, 11.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.2% of the population.
There were 6,093 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. Males had a median income of $30,945 versus $21,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gainesville?
Total Population of Gainesville is 17,459.
What is the Total Male Population of Gainesville?
Total Male Population of Gainesville is 8,561.
What is the Total Female Population of Gainesville?
Total Female Population of Gainesville is 8,898.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gainesville?
There are 96.21 Males per 100 Females in Gainesville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gainesville?
There are 103.94 Females per 100 Males in Gainesville.
What is the Median Population Age in Gainesville?
Median Population Age in Gainesville is 34.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gainesville
Average Family Size in Gainesville is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gainesville
Average Household Size in Gainesville is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gainesville?
Per Capita income in Gainesville is $25,016.
What is the Median Family Income in Gainesville?
Median Family Income in Gainesville is $58,467.
What is the Median Household income in Gainesville?
Median Household Income in Gainesville is $49,170.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gainesville?
Income or Wage Gap in Gainesville is 32.3%.
Women in Gainesville earn 67.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Gainesville?
Family Income Deficit in Gainesville is $8,743.
Families that are below poverty line in Gainesville earn $8,743 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gainesville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gainesville is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gainesville?
There are 8,623 People in the Labor Forcein in Gainesville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gainesville?
64.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Gainesville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gainesville?
Unemployment Rate in Gainesville is 6.1%.