Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gainesville, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

45,032

Median Agei

33.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.1%18,964

Hispanic/Latino

37%16,667

Black

14.3%6,461

Two or More

3.3%1,506

Asian

2.9%1,308

Other

0.3%122

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%1,482

High School Diploma

20.6%5,831

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%1,149

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%3,515

Associate's Degree

5.8%1,643

Bachelor's Degree

15.8%4,490

Master's Degree

5.7%1,610

Professional Degree

3.3%930

Doctorate

2.3%650

HS or Higher

75.1%

BA or Higher

27.1%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$382,200

Median Renti

$1,299

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

39.2%6,301

Renter-Occupied

60.8%9,787

Total Units

18,001

Homeownership

39.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%87

$50K–$100K

0.9%59

$100K–$150K

2.8%176

$150K–$200K

10.3%648

$200K–$300K

17.6%1,110

$300K–$500K

42.5%2,677

$500K–$1M

19.5%1,230

$1M+

5%314

Rent Distribution

Under $500

896

$500–$750

522

$750–$1,000

1,242

$1,000–$1,250

1,902

$1,250–$1,500

1,300

$1,500–$2,000

2,518

$2,000+

1,254

Year Built

2020 or later

4.9%878

2010–2019

19.3%3,474

2000–2009

19.6%3,533

1990–1999

10.4%1,872

1980–1989

17.3%3,116

1970–1979

11.1%1,992

1960–1969

6.1%1,097

1950–1959

4.9%885

1940–1949

1.4%259

1939 or earlier

5%895

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.7%11,379

Utility Gas

27.1%4,357

No Fuel

1.1%170

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%119

Coal

0.3%47

Other

0.1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,974

Mean Household Incomei

$92,587

Per Capita Incomei

$34,505

Poverty Ratei

19.6%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

21,308

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%1,171

$10K–$15K

5.1%826

$15K–$20K

3.6%582

$20K–$25K

4.6%742

$25K–$30K

4.1%655

$30K–$35K

4%646

$35K–$40K

4.3%687

$40K–$45K

3.6%578

$45K–$50K

2.5%397

$50K–$60K

5.5%890

$60K–$75K

13.3%2,140

$75K–$100K

14%2,254

$100K–$125K

7.7%1,235

$125K–$150K

5.9%945

$150K–$200K

4.5%729

$200K+

10%1,611

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

906

Residentsi

1,627

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing56 homes98% occupied$495/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers159 homes62% occupied$383/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8582 homes91% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC74 homes99% occupied$377/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,974/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

83.8%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

13.9%

Low income$33K–$54K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $54K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

79.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.3% of subsidized households are minority

19.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,80121.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,882

Guatemala

697

Philippines

414

Canada

United Kingdom

Korea

China

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

20,168

Avg. Commutei

24 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

20,544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,621(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.8%Insured

19.2%Uninsured