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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gainesville

Missouri · 632 residents · 2.871 sq mi
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Gainesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,083. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,100. With a median age of 40.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

632
−5%since 1990
from 667 in 1990
1990 – 2025
220 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 232 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.8
+7%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5686888099301K1990201020202024Gainesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,083
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,796 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,566
+60%since 1990
from $9,128 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 54.9% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.0
−26%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(662)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(612)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(32)
5
+129%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.8%
+13.4 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesville, Missouri?

Gainesville, Missouri has about 632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gainesville, Missouri?

The typical household in Gainesville, Missouri earns about $23,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gainesville, Missouri expensive?

In Gainesville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $46,100, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesville, Missouri?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gainesville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gainesville, Missouri?

About 18.4% of people in Gainesville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gainesville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gainesville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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