State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
904.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.65%
Growth Since 2010
9.06%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
42,763
World Population Review
Gainesville, Texas Population 2021
17,452
Gainesville is a city located in Cooke County Texas. It is also the county seat of Cooke County. With a 2020 population of 17,452, it is the 162nd largest city in Texas and the 2076th largest city in the United States . Gainesville is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 9.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,002 in 2010. Gainesville reached it's highest population of 17,452 in 2021. Spanning over 19 miles, Gainesville has a population density of 904 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gainesville is $53,887 with a poverty rate of 24.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $889 per month, and the median house value is $107,900. The median age in Gainesville is 33.4 years, 30.3 years for males, and 36 years for females.
Gainesville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gainesville was:
- White: 85.01%
- Black or African American: 6.02%
- Two or more races: 4.42%
- Asian: 1.78%
- Native American: 1.40%
- Other race: 1.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Gainesville, Texas is 17,452 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 16,603.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 16,002.
Gainesville, Texas Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42,763 | 753 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 42,010 | 753 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 41,257 | 753 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 40,504 | 572 | 1.41% |
| 2017 | 39,932 | 589 | 1.48% |
| 2016 | 39,343 | 173 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 39,170 | 406 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 38,764 | 308 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 38,456 | -261 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 38,717 | 274 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 38,443 | -29 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 38,472 | 0.00% |
Gainesville Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,976 | 85.01% |
| Black or African American | 989 | 6.02% |
| Two or More Races | 727 | 4.42% |
| Asian | 293 | 1.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 230 | 1.40% |
| Some Other Race | 219 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
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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 | 6,045 | 2.65 | 49.7 |
| Married | 2,685 | 3.34 | 66.4 |
| Non Family | 1,958 | 1.37 | 41.3 |
| Female | 1,002 | 3.04 | 31.8 |
| Male | 400 | 3.22 | 22.5 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Gainesville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,080 | 10.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,090 | 10.79% |
| High School Graduate | 3,458 | 34.24% |
| Some College | 2,401 | 23.78% |
| Associates Degree | 738 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 836 | 8.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 495 | 4.90% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,463 | 5,639 | 1,094 |
| Hispanic | 2,397 | 1,272 | 123 |
| Black | 743 | 627 | 34 |
| Asian | 238 | 163 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 181 | 181 | 15 |
| Native American | 133 | 91 | 24 |
| Other Race | 87 | 34 | |
| Islander | 7 |
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 native american people with a rate of 18.05%.
Gainesville Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,534
Average Earnings
$33,349
Average Male
$26,441
Average Female
Gainesville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gainesville Language by Age
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Gainesville Language
72.75% of Gainesville residents speak only English, while 27.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.53% of the population.
Gainesville Language
Gainesville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,363 | 1,730 | 32.26% |
| White | 8,754 | 1,610 | 18.39% |
| Black | 960 | 356 | 37.08% |
| Multiple | 716 | 264 | 36.87% |
| Native | 208 | 76 | 36.54% |
| Other | 211 | 36 | 17.06% |
| Asian | 281 | 7 | 2.49% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
24.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.34%
Male Poverty Rate
28.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gainesville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gainesville is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gainesville is Asian, with 2.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.81%.
Gainesville Poverty
Gainesville Poverty Rate by Education
Gainesville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Gainesville Marital Status by Race
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Gainesville Marital Status
Gainesville Veterans by War
Gainesville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 540 | 5.22% |
| Black | 55 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 1.41% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 17.90% |
| Native American | 13 | 7.26% |
| Other Race | 10 | 10.20% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.11% |
Gainesville Veterans by Race
Gainesville Veterans by Education
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10.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gainesville Veterans by Education
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66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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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86.76%
Native Born
13.24%
Foreign Born
10.66%
Non Citizen
2.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.76% of Gainesville residents were born in the United States, with 64.27% having been born in Texas. 10.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gainesville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,452 | 283 | 1.65% |
| 2020 | 17,169 | 283 | 1.68% |
| 2019 | 16,886 | 283 | 1.70% |
| 2018 | 16,603 | 205 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 16,398 | 198 | 1.22% |
| 2016 | 16,200 | 38 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 16,162 | 133 | 0.83% |
| 2014 | 16,029 | 119 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 15,910 | -136 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 16,046 | 79 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 15,967 | -48 | -0.30% |
| 2010 | 16,015 | 477 | 0.30% |
| 2000 | 15,538 | 1,282 | 0.86% |
| 1990 | 14,256 | 175 | 0.12% |
| 1980 | 14,081 | 251 | 0.18% |
| 1970 | 13,830 | 747 | 0.56% |
| 1960 | 13,083 | 1,837 | 1.52% |
| 1950 | 11,246 | 1,595 | 1.54% |
| 1940 | 9,651 | 736 | 0.80% |
| 1930 | 8,915 | 267 | 0.30% |
| 1920 | 8,648 | 1,024 | 1.27% |
| 1910 | 7,624 | -250 | -0.32% |
| 1900 | 7,874 | 1,280 | 1.79% |
| 1890 | 6,594 | 3,927 | 9.47% |
| 1880 | 2,667 | 0.00% |