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Gainesville, Texas, in Cooke county, is 28 miles N of Denton, Texas (center to center) and 60 miles N of Dallas, Texas. About 15,538 people people live in Gainesville.
In Gainesville, about 52% of adults are married. The people of Gainesville spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Gainesville had a median family income of $37,137.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($12,075) in Gainesville than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gainesville, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Gainesville, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Gainesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Gainesville colleges • Gainesville travel.
 | Gainesville Colleges Gainesville colleges and trade schools. |
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