Gainesville, New York
Gainesville: human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America
About
Gainesville is a city located in the county of Wyoming in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 229 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 216 inhabitants.
The city was created 124 years ago in 1901.
Quick Facts about Gainesville
| Population | 216 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Wyoming County |
| Postal code | 14066 |
| Area | 35.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.6409,-78.1339 |
| Altitude | 1,663 feet / 507 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1902 (124 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:43:00 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Gainesville is located at 42°38'27"N 78°8'2"W (42.6409000, -78.1339000).
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Weather
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Gainesville decreased by 6.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 229 | - | census |
| 2011 | 231 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 230 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 228 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 226 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 225 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 223 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 221 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 218 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 218 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 216 | -0.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 16,937 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 17,035 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,225 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 17,023 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.3% |
| White only, percent : | 84.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 10.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,126 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
Gainesville zip code is 14066.
County name: Wyoming, County
fips: 36121
Gainesville Creek
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $92,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $976 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $380 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $677 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,604 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,780 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 488,641 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 516,559 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 654,151 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,101 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,370 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $18,417 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,620 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 806 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 551 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,357 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 99 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,389 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,319.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.90 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gainesville, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191676 | Houghton College | Houghton (NY) | 14744 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gainesville, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| DUK | Dunkirk, New York | 411 Central Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Gainesville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesvill Post Office | Gainesville (NY) | 14066 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Gainesville, Florida The third most populous city in Florida. with a population of 135,004 people.
- Gainesville, Georgia The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia. 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, Alabama town in Alabama, United States with a population of 182 people.
Other cities in Wyoming County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wyoming County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Perry | 3,457 | Town in Wyoming County, New York |
| Bennington | 3,190 | Town in New York, United States |
| Warsaw | 3,169 | Town in New York |
| Castile | 2,752 | Town in New York, USA |
| Attica | 2,386 | Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America |
| Sheldon | 2,268 | Town in New York, United States |
| Arcade | 2,143 | Town in Wyoming County, New York |
| Covington | 1,192 | Human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America |
| Eagle | 1,153 | Town in New York, United States |
| Pike | 1,049 | Census-designated place in Wyoming County, New York |
| Silver Springs | 723 | Village in Wyoming County, New York |
| Wyoming | 415 | Town in Wyoming County, New York |