Gainesville Alachua County, Florida
Gainesville: County seat of Alachua County, Florida, United States
About
Gainesville is a city located in the county of Alachua in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 124,354 and a population density of 756 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 135,004 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1852.
Gainesville Quick Facts
| Population : | 135,004 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Alachua County |
| Twitter username : | GainesvilleGov |
| Phone Area Codes : | 352 |
| Area : | 164.43 km2 |
| Official name : | Gainesville |
| Altitude : | 177 feet / 54 meters |
| Capital city : | Gainesville is capital of Alachua County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 23:59:20 (21st May 2022) |
| Postal code : | 32601 |
| Density : | 821 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gainesville is located at 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W (29.6516300, -82.3248300).
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Demographics
The population of Gainesville increased by 7.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 95,447 | - | census |
| 2010 | 124,354 | 23.25% | census |
| 2011 | 125,671 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 125,993 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 126,340 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 127,571 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 129,356 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 131,580 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 132,041 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 133,665 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 133,997 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 135,004 | 0.75% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Gainesville
1 Depot Park
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2 Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits
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3 Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
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4 Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
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5 Sweetwater Wetlands Park
325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Gainesville
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
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2 Texas Roadhouse
3984 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Metro Diner
2130 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Steak 'n Shake
3714 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bahama Breeze
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Where to Stay in Gainesville
1 Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Holiday Inn Gainesville-University Ctr, an IHG Hotel
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Wyndham Garden Gainesville
2900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I-75
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Other Places in Gainesville
1 Thomas Center
302 NE 6 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 US Department Of Agriculture-Veterinary Services
8100 NW 15th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Gainesville City Hall
200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 ➦ Show Map
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4 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
1911 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 USDA Rural Development
4440 NW 25th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 USDA-ARS
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7 Vocational Rehabilitation
2627 NW 43rd St #201, Gainesville, FL 32606, United States ➦ Show Map
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8 US Department of Agriculture Plant Protection and Quarantine
8100 NW 15th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 Gainesville Communications
200 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Gainesville (179)
People born in Gainesville, including Pioneering broadcast journalist, on radio and television Martha Rountree, actress and comedian Maya Rudolph, actress Brittany Daniel, .
List
- Jearl Miles Clark (Athletics competitor, sprinter, 400 metres runner) she was born in 04/09/1966
- Aaron Feinberg (American inline skater) he was born in 27/06/1981
- Tom Petty (American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor) he was born in 20/10/1950
- Rodney Mullen (American professional skateboarder) he was born in 17/08/1966
- Robert Hoffman (American actor and dancer) he was born in 21/09/1985
- Dustin Moskovitz (American computer/Internet entrepreneur) he was born in 22/05/1984
- Benmont Tench (American musician) he was born in 07/09/1953
- Allison Wagner (American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist, world champion, former world record-holder) she was born in 21/07/1977
- Alysia Reiner (American actress) she was born in 21/07/1970
- Desmond Child (American songwriter and producer) he was born in 28/10/1953
- Cynthia Daniel (American actress and photographer) she was born in 17/03/1976
- John Vanderslice (American guitarist) he was born in 22/05/1967
- Merritt Butrick (American actor (1959-1989)) he was born in 03/09/1959
- Cedrick Bowers (American baseball player) he was born in 10/02/1978
- Don Felder (American rock musician) he was born in 21/09/1947
- Scott Ritter (American weapons inspector and writer) he was born in 15/07/1961
- Beverly Crawford (African American gospel vocalist) she was born in 31/08/1963
- Peter Marshall (swimmer) he was born in 09/03/1982
Schools in Gainesville
College & universities near Gainesville, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451079 | Academy for Five Element Acupuncture | Gainesville (FL) | 32601 |
| 484473 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville (FL) | 32611 |
| 457350 | Florida School of Traditional Midwifery | Gainesville (FL) | 32601 |
| 449481 | Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine | Gainesville (FL) | 32601 |
| 134130 | University of Florida | Gainesville (FL) | 32611 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gainesville, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNF | Gainesville, Florida | 201 East University Ave. | BUS |
| WDO | Waldo, Florida | 14648 NE 147th Avenue | BUS |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
| PAK | Palatka | 220 North 11th Street | RAIL |
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
Post offices near Gainesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Main Str Post Office | Gainesville (FL) | 32601 |
| University Post Office | Gainesville (FL) | 32603 |
| Northw Post Office | Gainesville (FL) | 32605 |
| Gainesvill Post Office | Gainesville (FL) | 32608 |
| Gainesville Gen Mail Faclty Post Office | Gainesville (FL) | 32608 |
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- Gainesville , Georgia county seat of Hall County, Georgia, United States with a population of 44,213 people.
- Gainesville , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 16,876 people.
- Gainesville , Missouri county seat of Ozark County, Missouri, United States with a population of 771 people.
- Gainesville , New York human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America with a population of 216 people.
- Gainesville , Alabama town in Alabama, United States with a population of 182 people.
Other cities in Alachua County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Alachua County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Park | 15,038 | City in Florida, United States of America |
| Alachua | 9,916 | City in Alachua County, Florida, United States |
| Newberry | 6,368 | City in Alachua County, Florida, United States of America |
| High Springs | 6,280 | City in Alachua County, Florida, United States |
| Hawthorne | 1,536 | City in Florida, United States |
| Archer | 1,204 | City in Florida |
| Waldo | 998 | City in Florida |
| Micanopy | 637 | Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States |
| La Crosse | 401 | Town in Alachua County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Gainesville distances to largest Florida cities
