Gainesville
City in Alachua County, Florida
Gainesville is a city in Alachua County, Florida, with 141,085 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alachua, 10.8 miles NW.
- 141,085residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 64.0 sq miland area · 165.8 km²
- 2,204 / sq mipopulation density
- 32605main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States. It is the most populous city in North Central Florida with a population of 141,085 at the 2020 census, while the Gainesville metropolitan area has an estimated 360,000 residents. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida, the third-largest public university campus by enrollment in the United States as of the 2023–2024 academic year. The university is represented by the Florida Gators sports teams in NCAA competitions.
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Living in Gainesville
- Median household income
- $46,195
- Median home value
- $247,500
- Median rent
- $1,296/mo
- Median age
- 26.5
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Gainesville had 141,085 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 141,085 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,204 per sq mi (851 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gainesville at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Alachua County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 141,085 (2020) |
| Land area | 64.01 sq mi (165.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.6789° N, 82.3462° W |
| ZIP codes | 32605, 32601, 32603, 32607, 32610, 32612 |
| Official website | gainesvillefl.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1225175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gainesville
- Alachua10.8 mi NW
- La Crosse12.3 mi N
- Micanopy12.6 mi S
- Waldo13.3 mi NE
- Archer13.8 mi SW
- Brooker14.4 mi N
- Newberry15.1 mi W
- Hawthorne16.2 mi E
- High Springs16.8 mi NW
- McIntosh17.6 mi SE
- Raleigh17.6 mi SW
- Hampton17.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Alachua County, Florida.
What is the population of Gainesville, FL?
141,085 people lived in Gainesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, FL?
The main ZIP code is 32605. Other ZIP codes: 32601, 32603, 32607, 32610, 32612.
What is the elevation of Gainesville?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gainesville?
Alachua (10.8 mi), La Crosse (12.3 mi), Micanopy (12.6 mi), Waldo (13.3 mi), Archer (13.8 mi).
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