Gainesville, GA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Hall County ยท Georgia

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Gainesville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Gainesville
National Avg
Georgia Avg
Population: 67Income: 43Home Value: 34Safety: 50Education: 24Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 59

Quick Stats

Population

44,051

2023 ACS

Median Income

$64,636

2023

Median Home Value

$337,000

2023

Median Rent

$1,234

2023

Median Age

33.1

Unemployment

3.7%

Cost of Living Index

117.2

100 = national avg

Gainesville is a city in Hall County, Georgia, with a population of 44,051 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Gainesville is one of the communities in Georgia.

The median household income in Gainesville is $64,636, and the median home value is $337,000. The cost of living index is 117.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,234 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, and the median age is 33.1 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

44,051

Male

21,190

48.1%

Female

22,861

51.9%

Median Age

33.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

16.5%

High School or Higher

32.7%

Foreign Born

20.4%

Veterans

3.6%

Married

35.1%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.518

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

54.1%

Foreign Born

20.4%

White
54.1%
Black
13.5%
Asian
3.1%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
17.2%
Other
11.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

35.7%

15,717 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

64.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
9,102 (57.9%)
Puerto Rican
429 (2.7%)
Cuban
304 (1.9%)
Dominican
403 (2.6%)
Salvadoran
3,150 (20.0%)
Guatemalan
1,096 (7.0%)
Colombian
112 (0.7%)
Honduran
541 (3.4%)
Peruvian
65 (0.4%)
Other Hispanic
517 (3.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
35 (2.6%)
Chinese
179 (13.2%)
Filipino
120 (8.8%)
Vietnamese
824 (60.7%)
Korean
53 (3.9%)
Japanese
5 (0.4%)
Pakistani
47 (3.5%)
Taiwanese
7 (0.5%)
Other Asian
87 (6.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
10 (111.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
275 (100.7%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

40,789

English Only

64.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

12,562 speakers

Limited English

15.5%

Language Distribution

Spanish
12,562 (30.8%)
Vietnamese
710 (1.7%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
555 (1.4%)
Other Languages
277 (0.7%)
Chinese
137 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
124 (0.3%)
Tagalog
106 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
88 (0.2%)
Korean
68 (0.2%)
Other Asian
61 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

84.5%

Limited English Proficiency

15.5%

Spanish
42.7% limited English
Vietnamese
37.2% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
59.8% limited English
Other Languages
40.1% limited English
Chinese
89.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
11.3% limited English
Tagalog
16.0% limited English
Slavic Languages
40.9% limited English
Korean
22.1% limited English
Other Asian
44.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,594

3.6% of population

Disability Rate

23.1%

368 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,994

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
13.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
14.2%
Vietnam
39.5%
Korea
5.8%
World War II
1.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
0.9%
35-54
16.0%
55-64
13.2%
65-74
29.9%
75+
40.0%

Male Veterans

1,328

83.3%

Female Veterans

266

16.7%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,994

Non-Veteran Income

$33,373

Difference

$20,621

61.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

368

Without Disability

1,226

Disability Rate

23.1%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,132

#1 Ancestry

English

8.8% (3,897)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

7.1% (3,107)

#3 Ancestry

American

6.0% (2,636)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
8.8%
Irish
7.1%
American
6.0%
German
5.0%
Sub-Saharan African
2.0%
Italian
1.8%
French
1.6%
Scottish
1.6%
Polish
1.2%
West Indian
1.1%
European
1.1%
British
1.0%
Norwegian
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Jamaican
0.5%
Welsh
0.3%
Dutch
0.2%
Swedish
0.2%
Czech
0.1%
Austrian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

15,474

Family Households

9,611

62.1%

Married Couples

6,122

39.6%

Non-Family Households

5,863

37.9%

Single Mother Households

2,492

16.1%

Single Father Households

997

6.4%

Living Alone

4,753

30.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

9,837

In Married Couple

5,560

56.5%

With Single Mother

3,815

38.8%

With Single Father

462

4.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$74,261

Married Couple Income

$96,520

Single Mother Income

$41,083

Single Father Income

$72,745

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.8

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,114

Grandparents Responsible

209

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$64,636

-12% vs national

Per Capita Income

$33,476

-10% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.6%

+44% vs national

Gini Index

0.5067

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

3.7%

-29% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.2%

of households

How Gainesville Compares

Gainesville vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Gainesville is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.6%
$25-50K
19.6%
$50-75K
18.7%
$75-100K
12.4%
$100-150K
14.2%
$150-200K
5.8%
$200K+
8.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

-29% vs GA avg

Labor Force

20,574

Employed

19,702

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

32.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.1

Work from Home

7.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

117.2

100 = national avg

+17.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$51,556

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$121,859

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
147.8
Food
99.4
Transportation
98.8
Healthcare
99.5
Utilities
109.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,381

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,514

per month

The median household income in Gainesville, GA is $64,636, which is 11.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,476. The poverty rate of 19.6% is higher than the GA state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5067, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, compared to the state average of 5.2%. The labor force is 20,574. 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 70.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 117.2, which is 17.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 147.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $51,556 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$386,900

Median List Price

$504,990

Price Per Sq Ft

$183

Days on Market

67

Active Inventory

204

Months of Supply

6.8

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$365,286

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,612

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

14.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

96.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
14.3%
Listings with Price Drops
22.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 4.4%List Price โ†‘ 26.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

30

New Listings

65

Pending Sales

35

Homes Sold โ†“ 3.2%New Listings โ†‘ 22.6%Pending โ†“ 35.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$183

Median List $/SF

$210

Sale $/SF โ†“ 2.1%List $/SF โ†‘ 12.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Gainesville, GA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Gainesville, GA metro area, home prices have risen 423.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 124.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 138.5%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 70.6%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 12.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Gainesville, GA housing market rather than Gainesville alone.

40yr โ†‘ 423.3%20yr โ†‘ 124%10yr โ†‘ 138.5%5yr โ†‘ 70.6%2yr โ†‘ 12.5%Q4 1986 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Gainesville, GA

Gainesville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Gainesville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$337,000

Median Rent

$1,234

Total Housing Units

17,567

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Owner Occupied

41.0%

Renter Occupied

59.0%

Median Property Tax

$2,725

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,261

Housing Types

Single Family
50.5%
Multi-Family
47.9%
Mobile Home
1.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,725

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.81%

of home value

Median Home Value

$337,000

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,172

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,725) by the median home value ($337,000). In Gainesville, GA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.81%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Gainesville, GA is $386,900 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 67 days on the market. 10.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $183. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,612/month. About 41.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1993. There are 17,567 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,725. The effective tax rate is 0.81%, below the national average.

Crime data is not yet available for Gainesville. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

84.3

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

85.5

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

27.1

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

24.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

19

Public Assistance

$2.9M

Individual Assistance

$4.3M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

5 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $3.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Winter StormJan 2026โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’Tropical StormSep 2024โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Zeta โ†’HurricaneJan 2021$599Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$131K$4.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017$923Kโ€”
Hurricane Irma โ†’HurricaneSep 2017โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormApr 2015$611Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2014โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005$10Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormJan 2000$602Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 1998โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Opal โ†’HurricaneOct 1995โ€”โ€”
Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm โ†’SnowstormMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, High Winds & Heavy Rains โ†’TornadoMar 1993โ€”โ€”
Drought โ†’DroughtJul 1977โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1976โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes โ†’TornadoApr 1974โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1966โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Helene โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 23 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

46

Total Claims Paid

$733,454

Avg Claim Payout

$15,945

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

4

Federal Funding

$279,216

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation2$220,813
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$27,932
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$30,471

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Gainesville has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, lightning, cold wave. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (5 declarations). 46 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,875,917 in public assistance recovery funding. $4,253,775 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.6%

2.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

24.0%

13.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.4%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

39.1%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.8%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

7.6%

Self-Care

5.0%

Independent Living

10.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Gainesville has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 24.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Northeast Georgia Medical Cent...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Northside Hospital Forsyth16.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Ngmc Barrow, Llc21.7 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham24.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

1,236

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LEISURE LAKE CONDO. ASSOC.INC.5320
SURFSIDE CLUB ESTATES5230
DEER RUN MOBILE HOME PARK II1810

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

151.9K MT

Top Emitter

Hall County Candler Road MSWLF

102.5K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
Hall County Candler Road MSWLF
Hall County Of Georgia
Waste102,467
CARGILL
Cargill Inc
Other49,387

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 151.9K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

70.2%

-11% vs national

Public Transit

2.6%

+187% vs national

Work From Home

7.2%

-22% vs national

Carpool

13.6%

Walk / Bike

3.5%

combined

How Gainesville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

9

2023

6-Year Avg

8

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202399010
20221819050
202189010
202044030
201955130
201844010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Gainesville, GA covers travel times and transportation modes. 70.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.2% work from home, which is below the GA state average of 9.3%. Public transit is used by 2.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 13.6% of workers carpool. 3.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 9 traffic fatalities from 9 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.2%

of households

No Internet

6.3%

of households

Total Households

15,474

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.2%
Cellular Data Plan
86.8%
Satellite
6.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.7%
No Internet Access
6.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.2%

of households

Smartphone

91.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

74.5%

of households

Tablet

56.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.2%
Smartphone
91.3%
Desktop / Laptop
74.5%
Tablet
56.0%
Smartphone Only
12.4%
No Computer
4.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.9ยข

per kWh

-30% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.2ยข

per kWh

-39% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$151

residential

+3% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Georgia averages 14.1ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $151. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Gainesville vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

1,236

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LEISURE LAKE CONDO. ASSOC.INC.CommunityGround water5320
SURFSIDE CLUB ESTATESCommunityGround water5230
DEER RUN MOBILE HOME PARK IICommunityGround water1810

91.3% of households in Gainesville have broadband internet access. 74.2% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 12.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 1,236 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Gainesville is located in Hall County, GA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Gainesville.

Election Overview

Source: Hall County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

28,347

27.8%

GOP Votes

72,991

71.6%

Total Votes

101,973

Margin

R+43.8%

Shift from 2020

R+0.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+43.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202428,34772,991101,97327.8%71.6%R+43.8
202025,03364,18390,53727.7%70.9%R+43.2
201616,15351,68170,13323.0%73.7%R+50.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Hall County recorded 101,973 total votes. Republicans won the county with 71.6% of the vote compared to 27.8% for Democrats, a margin of R+43.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Hall County has shifted 6.9 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

464

Total Assets

$4.7B

Total Income

$3.3B

Per 10K Residents

105.3

nonprofits

+37.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

48

Median Assets

$227K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
82
Education
62
Human Services
45
Philanthropy
28
Arts & Culture
21
Recreation & Sports
21
Health Care
13
Housing & Shelter
12
Mental Health
11
Animal-Related
10
Youth Development
10
International
7
Community Improvement
7
Environment
6
Voluntary Health
6
Food & Agriculture
6
Medical Research
3
Crime & Legal
3
Public Benefit
3
Public Safety
2
Civil Rights
2
Mutual Benefit
2
Employment
1
Social Science
1
96.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $4.5B of $4.7B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Gainesville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER INCHealth Care$3.2B$2.1B1991
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM INCHealth Care$718.3M$473.7M1987
BRENAU UNIVERSITY INCEducation$164.4M$71.9M1943
NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$126.0M$49.4M1985
NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INCHealth Care$114.8M$376.9M1996
RIVERSIDE MILITARY ACADEMY INCEducation$61.2M$14.3M1941
MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$49.5M$9.6M1987
GAINESVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL INCEducation$32.8M$14.3M1970
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LANIER INCYouth Development$24.3M$12.0M1989
NINTH DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY INCPhilanthropy$19.0M$46.5M1967
GOOD NEWS CLINICS INCHealth Care$14.0M$3.2M1993
GEORGIA MOUNTAINS YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INCHuman Services$12.3M$5.0M1997
ROBERTS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$10.2M$1.8M2017
ARTS COUNCIL INCโ€”$7.6M$935K1973
JUSTICE-FRYE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$7.5M$3.9M2002
NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$7.5M$29.8M2001
GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK INCFood & Agriculture$7.4M$13.6M2008
GATEWAY HOUSE INCHuman Services$6.9M$2.4M1982
GAINESVILLE HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$6.6M$1.2M2014
LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$5.8M$536K1986
SMALL BUSINESS ACCESS PARTNERS INCโ€”$5.5M$1.7M1983
ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTERArts & Culture$4.9M$2.2M1985
CHURCHES HOMES FOUNDATION INCโ€”$4.3M$1.2M1949
HALL COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMEducation$4.3M$4.3M2001
KEATON FRANKLIN COKER FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$4.3M$1.1M2015
QUINLAN ARTS INCArts & Culture$3.7M$1.4M1964
UNITED WAY OF HALL COUNTY INCPhilanthropy$2.9M$1.9M1972
HUMANE SOCIETY OF HALL COUNTYAnimal-Related$2.6M$3.9M1981
THEIOS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.4M$234K2016
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCโ€”$2.1M$1.7M1987
GAINESVILLE NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION INCHousing & Shelter$2.1M$467K1971
HALL-DAWSON CASA PROGRAM INCHousing & Shelter$2.0M$1.1M1993
NORTHEAST GEORGIA CARE INCโ€”$2.0M$1.6M1987
HISPANIC ALLIANCE GAEducation$1.9M$1.3M2017
GEORGIA POULTRY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.9M$143K1980
ROBT G & GLORIA S MOLLOY FNDPhilanthropy$1.9M$602K2000
DRUG AWARENESS INCMental Health$1.9M$543K2018
RALPH & MARY CLEVELAND FOUNDATION UA 12-18-90โ€”$1.7M$134K1991
CENTER POINT GA INCโ€”$1.6M$1.1M1969
NORTHEAST GEORGIA HISTORY CENTER AT BRENAU UNIVERSITY INCArts & Culture$1.6M$243K1981
RAHABS ROPE INCInternational$1.6M$1.7M2005
JAMES D MAGNUS AND DIANE S MAGNUS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.6M$646K2004
MY SISTERS PLACE OF GAINESVILLE INCHousing & Shelter$1.5M$1.3M2003
SISU OF GEORGIA INCโ€”$1.4M$2.8M1985
EDMONDSON TELFORD CENTER FOR CHILDREN INCCrime & Legal$1.3M$712K1996
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF GAINESVILLE- HALL COUNTY INCโ€”$1.3M$663K1967
JINKS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$135K1996
STRAIGHT STREET REVOLUTION MINISTRIES INCReligion$1.2M$459K2014
FOOTHILLS AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER INCHealth Care$967K$1.0M2000
GLORY HOPE & LIFE INCVoluntary Health$951K$448K2009

Gainesville, GA has 464 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $4.7B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 82 organizations. 48 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 105.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

622

Total Approved

$388.0M

Jobs Supported

6,127

Per 10K Residents

141.2

SBA loans

+9.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

129

Top Lender

Truist Bank

76 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)79% of all loans

Loans

493

Total Amount

$311.1M

Avg Loan

$631,081

Median Loan

$280,000

SBA Guaranteed

$237.3M(76%)

Jobs Supported

4,635

50421% of all loans

Loans

129

Total Amount

$76.9M

Avg Loan

$596,302

Median Loan

$346,000

7(a) โ€” 79%504 โ€” 21%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

124

20% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$129.0M

33% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$1,040,284

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade91 loans
NAICS 44
$92.0M
Accommodation & Food Services81 loans
NAICS 72
$52.1M
Other Services69 loans
NAICS 81
$53.0M
Health Care & Social Assistance55 loans
NAICS 62
$40.5M
Professional & Technical Services38 loans
NAICS 54
$16.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Northeast Georgia Funeral Associates Llc2$7.9M
Lusita Properties Llc2$7.2M
Auto Gallery Inc3$5.6M
Horizon Star Llc3$5.6M
Bodyplex Fitness Gainesville Llc1$5.0M
Tlr Properties Llc1$5.0M
Wg Real Estate Investment Llc1$5.0M
Halski Systems Llc1$5.0M
Lanier Host Llc1$5.0M
Supermercado Los 3 Hermanos1$5.0M

Gainesville, GA has received 622 SBA loans totaling $388.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 493 loans (79% of the total), supporting 4,635 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 129 loans totaling $76.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Gainesville is Truist Bank with 76 loans. That works out to 141.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

7

Total Population

186,031

Avg Median Income

$76,386

Avg Home Value

$290,329

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
3050131,305$58,214$249,900$1,15221.9
3050429,104$71,833$294,800$1,26618.1
3050644,964$95,224$363,100$1,323100.5
3050731,374$74,782$236,200$1,16370.8
3054238,300$92,644$346,000$1,60542.4
305669,168$61,524$267,000$1,2408.0
305751,816$80,481$275,300$67911.1

Gainesville, GA has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 186,031. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $76,386. The average median home value is $290,329. The average median monthly rent is $1,204.

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