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Gainesville

Alabama · 164 residents (2025 est.) · 1.719 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 43.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
236
+7%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−5%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:164 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
991652322993651990201020202024Gainesville
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,290
−18%since 2000
from $16,176 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+56%since 2010
from 0.310 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade72.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$937
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
59.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
+54.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(50)
Black77.3%(170)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(97)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(33)
Black85.2%(201)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score31.9%(75)
Diversity Score
32
−27%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+124%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
57.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.9%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 35.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesville, Alabama?

Gainesville, Alabama has about 236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gainesville, Alabama expensive?

In Gainesville, Alabama, the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesville, Alabama?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Gainesville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gainesville, Alabama?

About 43.6% of people in Gainesville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gainesville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gainesville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 107 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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