Demographics & People — Gainesville, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,688 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.5 |
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| Total Households | 6,819 |
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| Family Households | 4,447 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,972 |
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| Black or African American | 1,282 |
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| Asian | 265 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5,634 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 8,016 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 5,511 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 4,936 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,137 |
| German | 1,544 |
| English | 1,242 |
| Irish | 1,157 |
| American | 799 |
| Dutch | 446 |
| Scotch-Irish | 438 |
Language
| English Only | 12,990 |
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| Spanish | 3,428 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,529 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 839 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,967 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gainesville, Texas.
