Gainesville, GA Demographics
What is the population of Gainesville?
There are 44,051 residents in Gainesville, with a median age of 33. Of this, 48.1% are males and 51.9% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.69% of the resident pool in Gainesville, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.09%. Additionally, 13.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 35,216 people in Gainesville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 44,051 | 3.0% |
| Male Population | 21,190 | 3.3% |
| Female Population | 22,861 | 2.7% |
Male Population 48.1%
Female Population 51.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33 | 2.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 34,665 | 5.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,564 | -3.6% |
| Not Citizen | 5,822 | -5.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 78.69%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.09%
Not Citizen 13.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 148 | -56.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,718 | 9.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,439 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 909 | -0.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 35,216 | 3.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 8.56%
Moved from Same State 7.92%
Moved from Different State 2.09%
Same House as Last Year 81.09%
What are the employment statistics in Gainesville?
White-collar workers make up 68.86% of the working population in Gainesville, while blue-collar employees account for 31.14%. There are also 3,318 entrepreneurs in Gainesville (8.42% of the workforce); 29,430 workers employed in private companies (74.69%); and 4,076 people working in governmental institutions (10.34%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 27,132 | 106.9% |
| Blue Collar | 12,272 | 78.9% |
White Collar 68.86%
Blue Collar 31.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,318 | 110.7% |
| Private Companies | 29,430 | 97.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,076 | 88.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,580 | 90.7% |
Self Employees 8.42%
Private Companies 74.69%
Governmental Workers 10.34%
Not for Profit Companies 6.55%
How many households are there in Gainesville?
There are a total of 15,474 households in Gainesville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.11% of these Gainesville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.89%. Additionally, 34.35% of households have children and 65.65% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,474 | 3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -27.5% |
| Family Households | 9,611 | 2.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,863 | 5.5% |
Family Households 62.11%
Non-Family Households 37.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,316 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 10,158 | 5.3% |
Households with Children 34.35%
Households without Children 65.65%
What are the median and average incomes in Gainesville?
The average annual household income in Gainesville is $91,149, while the median household income sits at $64,636 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,414, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,057. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,489 and $51,957, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $91,149 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $64,636 | 0.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,122 | 17.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 33,742 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Gainesville?
There are 17,567 housing units in Gainesville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 15,474 occupied housing units in Gainesville, 40.96% are owner-occupied, while 59.04% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.27% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $348,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,239 per month in Gainesville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,567 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 900 | 18.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 390 | -26.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,063 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 967 | -8.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,824 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,892 | -12.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,210 | -4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,384 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,410 | 23.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 527 | 154.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,474 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 6,338 | -2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 9,136 | 7.8% |
Owner Occupied 40.96%
Renter Occupied 59.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,693 | -7.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,645 | 5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $348,600 | 13.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $317,900 | 15.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,239 | 4.1% |
With Mortgage 58.27%
Without Mortgage 41.73%
What is the level of education in Gainesville?
Approximately 36.54% of the population in Gainesville holds a high school degree (that's 11,931 residents), while 20.68% have attained a college certificate (6,752 locals) and 13.91% have a bachelor's degree (4,542 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,280 | 1.9% |
| Some High School | 11,931 | 0.3% |
| Some College | 6,752 | 2.8% |
| Associate Degree | 2,083 | 11.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,542 | 13.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,068 | 3.7% |
No High School 13.11%
Some High School 36.54%
Some College 20.68%
Associate Degree 6.38%
Bachelor's Degree 13.91%
Graduate Degree 9.39%
What is the marital status of Gainesville residents?
A total of 13,238 people in Gainesville have never been married (which represents 37.99% of the total population), while 15,466 of them are wedded (44.38%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 807 (2.32%) and 4,145 (11.89%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 13,238 | -0.6% |
| Married | 15,466 | 4.6% |
| Separated | 807 | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 1,998 | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 4,145 | 3.4% |
Never Married 37.99%
Married 44.38%
Separated 2.32%
Widowed 5.73%
Divorced 11.89%
What are the most common means of transportation in Gainesville?
The top three means of transportation people in Gainesville use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 16,201 residents commute by car, 638 prefer going to work by walking and 475 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,201 | -3.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 475 | 19.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 25 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 31 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 64 | 23.1% |
| TaxiCab | 359 | 6.8% |
| Walk | 638 | -4.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Gainesville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.