Demographics & People — Gainesville, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,688 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~18,300 |
| Median Age | 36.5 |
| Total Households | 6,819 |
| Family Households | 4,447 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,972 |
| Black or African American | 1,282 |
| Asian | 265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,634 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 3,428 |
| Population 5+ | 16,529 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 839 |
| Population 18+ | 12,967 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gainesville, Texas.