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Gainesville

Alabama · 172 residents · 1.719 sq mi
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Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $258,900. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 353%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−22%since 2000
from 220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+1%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
991652322993651990201020202024Gainesville
2024236
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,748
+4%since 2000
from $16,176 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade49.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,900
+353%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$756
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(32)
Black80.2%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(5)
Diversity Score43.6%(75)
Diversity Score
44
−1%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+121%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−46.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesville, Alabama?

Gainesville, Alabama has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Gainesville, Alabama expensive?

In Gainesville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $258,900, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesville, Alabama?

About 29.7% 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 41.0% 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 171 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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