Gainesville, FL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Gainesville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,734 | 22,318,419 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2128.2 | 312.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.42% | 1.35% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 56,576 | 8,536,315 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Gainesville grew by 15.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 139,290 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Gainesville has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Gainesville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,054 | $71,865 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.00% | 5.65% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gainesville is about 37% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Gainesville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $166,888 | $293,727 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,210 | $1,564 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 37.1% | 67.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Gainesville is about 11.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,210 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gainesville spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gainesville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 23.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.7 | 47.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,480 | $6,185 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,387 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,094 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gainesville is 17 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gainesville has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Gainesville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.9% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Gainesville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Gainesville | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.0% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.2% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gainesville, Florida.
What is the population of Gainesville, Florida?
The population of Gainesville, Florida is 138,734, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Gainesville, Florida?
The population density of Gainesville, Florida is 2128.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Gainesville, Florida?
The median household income in Gainesville, Florida is $45,054, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Gainesville, Florida?
The median home price in Gainesville, Florida is $166,888, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Gainesville, Florida?
The unemployment rate in Gainesville, Florida is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.