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Population Review

Gainesville city, TX — Population & Demographics

Gainesville city, TX has a population of 17,688. The median household income is $56,341 and the median age is 35.4.

17,688

Population

$56,341

Median Income

$162,900

Median Home Value

35.4

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White67.7%
Black or African American7.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$56,341

Median Household Income

$28,213

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$162,900

Median Home Value

$1,080

Median Rent

57.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.2%

High School+

19.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

80.0%

Public Transit

6.9%

Work From Home

22.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.8%

Foreign Born

78.6%

Non-English at Home

6.7%

Veterans

17.4%

With Disability

81.4%

Health Insurance

88.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services18.3%
Manufacturing12.0%
Construction9.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.7%
Public Administration5.0%
Agriculture & Mining4.3%
Retail Trade3.7%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Information0.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Gainesville city, TX has a population of 17,688 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Gainesville city, TX is $56,341, with 17.1% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Gainesville city, TX is $162,900, with median rent at $1,080.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.