Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville: The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia.
About
Gainesville is a city located in the county of Hall in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 33,804 and a population density of 374 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,213 inhabitants.
The city was created 208 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Gainesville
| Population | 44,213 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Hall County |
| Phone Area Codes | 770 |
| Area | 90.42 km2 |
| Official name | Gainesville |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.2979,-83.8241 |
| Altitude | 1,250 feet / 381 meters |
| Capital city | Gainesville is capital of Hall County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1818 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time | 20:31:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 30501 |
| Density | 489 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 23.54% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gainesville is located at 34°17'52"N 83°49'27"W (34.2978800, -83.8240700).
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Official website of Gainesville
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gainesville increased by 23.54% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 344 | - | |
| 2010 | 33,804 | 98.98% | census |
| 2011 | 34,374 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 34,691 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,257 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,006 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,849 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,214 | 3.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 40,366 | 5.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,350 | 2.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,232 | 4.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,213 | 2.22% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Gainesville
1Northeast Georgia Health System
3137 Frontage Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504, United States View details
Phone: +17702199000 | Website available
2Hall County Road Maintenance
1670 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507 View details
Phone: +17705316824 | Website available
3City of Gainesville
300 Henry Ward Way, Gainesville, GA 30501 View details
Phone: +17705356865 | Website available
4Hall County DUI Court
2318 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504 View details
Phone: +17705363837 | Website available
People born in Gainesville (44)
People born in Gainesville, including actor Sung Kang, politician B. Frank Whelchel, businessman and politician Bert Lance, .
More notable people
- Casey Cagle (American politician) he was born in 12/01/1966
- Tommy Aaron (American golfer, PGA Tour member) he was born in 22/02/1937
- Doug Collins (Member of the US House of Representatives from Georgia) he was born in 16/08/1966
- Micah Owings (American baseball player) he was born in 28/09/1982
- Chan Gailey (American college football player, college football coach, professional football coach) he was born in 05/01/1952
- Sharaud Curry (American basketball player) he was born in 16/05/1987
- Tasha Humphrey (American basketball player) she was born in 29/12/1985
- Alexander R. Nininger (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 20/10/1918
- Alf Anderson (American baseball player) he was born in 28/01/1914
- Billy Martin (Player of American football (1942-2018)) he was born in 27/10/1942
- Corey Hulsey (American football guard who is currently a free agent.) he was born in 26/07/1977
- Henry Crowder (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1890
- J. Robert Elliott (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Jessie Woodrow Wilson Sayre (American presidential daughter and activist (1887-1933)) she was born in 28/08/1887
- Jody Davis (American baseball player) he was born in 12/11/1956
- John Jarrard (songwriter) he was born in 07/05/1953
- John Pearce (American actor (1927-2000)) he was born in 27/11/1927
- Lewis A. Massey (American politician) he was born in 20/07/1962
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gainesville, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139199 | Brenau University | Gainesville (GA) | 30501-3668 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gainesville, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gainesville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesvill Post Office | Gainesville (GA) | 30501 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Gainesville, Florida The third most populous city in Florida. with a population of 135,004 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 Hall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hall County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flowery Branch | 8,778 | City in Hall County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Oakwood | 4,305 | City in Hall County, Georgia, United States |
| Lula | 3,016 | City in Banks and Hall Counties, Georgia, United States |
| Clermont | 1,099 | Town in Hall County, Georgia, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Gainesville distances to largest Georgia cities