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Gainesville

Alabama · 208 residents · 1.719 sq mi
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Gainesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−5%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+16%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991652322993651990201020202024Gainesville
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2019
Per capita income
$12,574
−22%since 2000
from $16,176 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−54.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.310
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing8.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
34.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+23%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2017
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(34)
Black82.2%(171)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.6%(72)
Diversity Score
35
−21%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
59.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesville, Alabama?

Gainesville, Alabama has about 208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gainesville, Alabama?

The typical household in Gainesville, Alabama earns about $30,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gainesville, Alabama expensive?

In Gainesville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $129,200.

How educated are people in Gainesville, Alabama?

About 30.6% 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 15.3% 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 135 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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