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Gainesville

Missouri · 745 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 $14,808. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,100. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 74% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
745
+18%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+22%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5686888099301K1990201020202024Gainesville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,808
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,519
−14%since 2000
from $14,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.8%
+29.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+208%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(612)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(32)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(675)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score10.1%(75)
Diversity Score
10
+97%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.9%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesville, Missouri?

Gainesville, Missouri has about 745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gainesville, Missouri?

The typical household in Gainesville, Missouri earns about $14,808 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesville, Missouri?

About 3.7% 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 47.8% of people in Gainesville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gainesville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Gainesville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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