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Gainesville

New York · 229 residents · 0.853 sq mi
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Gainesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,700. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−25%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 356 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+26%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1532022512993481990201020202024Gainesville
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,050
+32%since 2000
from $14,385 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.302
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $441 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score4.9%(11)
Diversity Score
5
+100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gainesville, New York?

Gainesville, New York has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gainesville, New York?

The typical household in Gainesville, New York earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gainesville, New York expensive?

In Gainesville, New York, the median home is worth about $66,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Gainesville, New York?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gainesville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gainesville, New York?

About 2.3% of people in Gainesville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gainesville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Gainesville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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