Demographics in Gainesville, FL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Gainesville?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

143,611

Male

68,593

47.8%

Female

75,018

52.2%

Median Age

26.5

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
59.2%
Black
21.6%
Hispanic
13.3%
Asian
6.2%
Two or More
9.7%
Other
3.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

27.3%

High School or Higher

36.7%

Foreign Born

12.1%

Veterans

4.3%

Married

22.7%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Gainesville, FL has a population of 143,611 with a median age of 26.5. The racial makeup is 59.2% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 21.6% Black, 6.2% Asian. About 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 12.1%.