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Gainesville, TX


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Gainesville, Texas

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gainesville had a median family income of $37,137.

Political Inclinations

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.

Gainesville Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gainesville, about 58% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Gainesville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Gainesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Gainesville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Gainesville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gainesville, TX

Comparing Gainesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime11

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