Gainesville
City in Cooke County, Texas
Gainesville is a city in Cooke County, Texas, with 17,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lindsay, 4.1 miles W.
- 17,394residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 19.3 sq miland area · 50.0 km²
- 901 / sq mipopulation density
- 76241main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Cooke County, Texas, United States and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK combined statistical area. Its population was 17,394 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Texoma region and is an important Agri-business center.
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Living in Gainesville
- Median household income
- $58,809
- Median home value
- $177,000
- Median rent
- $1,038/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Gainesville had 17,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 901 per sq mi (348 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gainesville at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Cooke County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 17,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.31 sq mi (50.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6386° N, 97.1484° W |
| ZIP codes | 76241, 76240 |
| Official website | gainesville.tx.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4827984 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gainesville
- Lindsay4.1 mi W
- Oak Ridge6.4 mi E
- Callisburg8.7 mi NE
- Lake Kiowa9.1 mi SE
- Myra9.6 mi W
- Thackerville, OK10.3 mi N
- Valley View11.1 mi S
- Road Runner11.3 mi S
- Muenster13.1 mi W
- Whitesboro14.1 mi E
- Collinsville14.9 mi E
- Sadler17.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville
What county is Gainesville in?
Gainesville is in Cooke County, Texas.
What is the population of Gainesville, TX?
17,394 people lived in Gainesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gainesville, TX?
The main ZIP code is 76241. Other ZIP codes: 76240.
What is the elevation of Gainesville?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gainesville?
Lindsay (4.1 mi), Oak Ridge (6.4 mi), Callisburg (8.7 mi), Lake Kiowa (9.1 mi), Myra (9.6 mi).
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