Gainesville
Town in Sumter County, Alabama
Gainesville is a town in Sumter County, Alabama, with 172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 128 ft (39 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boligee, 8.3 miles E.
- 172residents (2020 Census)
- 128 ftelevation · 39 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 100 / sq mipopulation density
- 35464ZIP code
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a town in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. Founded in 1832, it was incorporated in 1835. As of the 2020 census, Gainesville had a population of 172. Confederate Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest surrendered his men near Gainesville on May 19, 1865, at the Civil War's end.
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Gainesville had 172 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 172 |
|---|---|
| Density | 100 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gainesville at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 172 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8149° N, 88.1608° W |
| ZIP code | 35464 |
| Official website | townofgainesvillealabama.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0128768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gainesville
- Boligee8.3 mi E
- Epes8.6 mi S
- Geiger9.9 mi W
- Emelle10.8 mi SW
- Panola10.8 mi NW
- Livingston15.2 mi S
- Eutaw15.3 mi E
- Scooba, MS18.4 mi W
- Union19.2 mi NE
- Porterville, MS20.1 mi SW
- Forkland20.6 mi SE
- Aliceville21.3 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Sumter County, Alabama.
What is the population of Gainesville, AL?
172 people lived in Gainesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, AL?
The ZIP code of Gainesville is 35464.
What is the elevation of Gainesville?
128 feet (39 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gainesville?
Boligee (8.3 mi), Epes (8.6 mi), Geiger (9.9 mi), Emelle (10.8 mi), Panola (10.8 mi).
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