State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
104.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.10%
Growth Since 2010
-13.94%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gainesville, Alabama Population 2021
179
Gainesville is a city located in Sumter County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 179, it is the 421st largest city in Alabama and the 16993rd largest city in the United States . Gainesville is currently declining at a rate of -1.10% annually and its population has decreased by -13.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 208 in 2010. Gainesville reached it's highest population of 207 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Gainesville has a population density of 104 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gainesville is $43,522 with a poverty rate of 49.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $700 per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Gainesville is 32.5 years, 32.5 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
Gainesville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gainesville was:
- Black or African American: 82.21%
- White: 12.27%
- Two or more races: 5.52%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Gainesville, Alabama is 179 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 185.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 208.
Gainesville, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 134 | 82.21% |
| White | 20 | 12.27% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 5.52% |
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Gainesville Population by Race
Gainesville Population Pyramid $2021
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Gainesville Population by Age
Gainesville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 55 | 2.96 | 52.7 |
| Married | 25 | 3.4 | 72 |
| Female | 23 | 2.87 | 39.1 |
| Non Family | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 3.5 | 100 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
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Gainesville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 3.74% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 50 | 46.73% |
| Some College | 18 | 16.82% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 15.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.87% |
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Gainesville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gainesville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87 | 82 | 12 |
| White | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 63.64%.
Gainesville Educational Attainment by Race
Gainesville Language by Age
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Gainesville Language
100.00% of Gainesville residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Gainesville Language
Gainesville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 134 | 79 | 58.96% |
| White | 20 | 1 | 5.00% |
49.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.71%
Male Poverty Rate
59.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gainesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gainesville is Black, with 58.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gainesville is White, with 5.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 70.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 60.38%.
Gainesville Poverty
Gainesville Poverty Rate by Education
Gainesville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Gainesville Married by Age and Sex
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Gainesville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gainesville Marital Status by Race
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Gainesville Marital Status
Gainesville Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 4 | 44.44% |
| Black | 4 | 4.60% |
Gainesville Veterans by Race
Gainesville Veterans by Education
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25.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gainesville Veterans by Education
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43.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.7%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Gainesville Employment by Age
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Gainesville Employment by Race
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Gainesville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Gainesville residents were born in the United States, with 83.44% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Gainesville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 179 | -2 | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 181 | -2 | -1.09% |
| 2019 | 183 | -2 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 185 | -3 | -1.60% |
| 2017 | 188 | -5 | -2.59% |
| 2016 | 193 | -2 | -1.03% |
| 2015 | 195 | -3 | -1.52% |
| 2014 | 198 | -1 | -0.50% |
| 2013 | 199 | -1 | -0.50% |
| 2012 | 200 | -2 | -0.99% |
| 2011 | 202 | -5 | -2.42% |
| 2010 | 207 | 0.00% |