State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
257.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.09% (8)
Growth Since 2010
-4.40% (-34)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Gainesville, Missouri Population 2021
739
Gainesville is a city located in Ozark County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Ozark County. With a 2020 population of 739, it is the 396th largest city in Missouri and the 11645th largest city in the United States . Gainesville is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually but its population has decreased by -4.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 773 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Gainesville has a population density of 257 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gainesville is $22,982 with a poverty rate of 55.85%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $568 per month, and the median house value is $81,300. The median age in Gainesville is 47.9 years, 38.8 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
Gainesville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gainesvillewas:
- White: 98.52%
- Black or African American: 0.99%
- Two or more races: 0.49%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Gainesville, Missouri is 739 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 739.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 773.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 599 | 98.52% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.99% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.49% |
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Gainesville Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 311 | 1.95 | 35.7 |
| Non Family | 178 | 1.12 | 23 |
| Married | 91 | 3.12 | 71.4 |
| Female | 40 | 3 | 12.5 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 9.60% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 9.60% |
| High School Graduate | 237 | 52.90% |
| Some College | 64 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 4.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 0.00% |
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Gainesville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 438 | 353 | 13 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Gainesville Language by Age
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Gainesville Language
98.58% of Gainesville residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.42% of the population.
55.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.39%
Male Poverty Rate
64.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gainesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gainesville is White, with 56.80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gainesville is White, with 56.80% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 60.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.87%.
Gainesville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
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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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 11.97% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 100.00% |
Gainesville Veterans by Education
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23.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
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39.2%
Labor Force Participation
30.8%
Employment Rate
21.5%
Unemployment Rate
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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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44.08%
Born in Gainesville
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.68% of Gainesville residents were born in the United States, with 44.08% having been born in Missouri. 1.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 739 | 8 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 731 | 8 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 723 | 8 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 715 | -15 | -2.05% |
| 2017 | 730 | 3 | 0.41% |
| 2016 | 727 | -15 | -2.02% |
| 2015 | 742 | -8 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 750 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2013 | 749 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 754 | -3 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 757 | -9 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 766 | 0.00% |