Gainesville, Texas
Gainesville: city in Texas, United States
About
Gainesville is a city located in the county of Cooke in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,002 and a population density of 320 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,876 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gainesville
| Population | 16,876 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Cooke County |
| Postal code | 76240–76241 |
| Phone Area Codes | 940 |
| Area | 50.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.6259,-97.1334 |
| Altitude | 751 feet / 229 meters |
| Capital city | Gainesville is capital of Cooke County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:17:52 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 337 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Gainesville is located at 33°37'33"N 97°8'0"W (33.6259400, -97.1333500).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gainesville increased by 5.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,667 | - | |
| 2010 | 16,002 | 83.33% | census |
| 2011 | 15,967 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,046 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,910 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,029 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,162 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,200 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,398 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,603 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,886 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,876 | -0.06% | estimation process |
People born in Gainesville (21)
People born in Gainesville, including athlete and Olympic gold medalist Charley Paddock, jazz and blues singer Monette Moore, singer and songwriter Gene Austin, .
More notable people
- Jake Roberts (American professional wrestler) he was born in 30/05/1955
- Claude Weaver (American politician and judge (1867-1954)) he was born in 19/03/1867
- Rose Franken (American writer) she was born in 01/01/1898
- Joseph Weldon Bailey, Jr. (American politician (1892-1943)) he was born in 15/12/1892
- Edwin Carewe (American actor and film producer (1883-1940)) he was born in 05/03/1883
- Frank Buck (American hunter, animal collector, actor and author) he was born in 17/03/1888
- Chuck Curtis (American football player and coach (1935-2016)) he was born in 15/07/1935
- Dan McFarlan (American baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1873
- Darcel McBath (American football player) he was born in 28/10/1985
- James D. Thurman (United States general) he was born in 19/09/1953
- Kevin Mathis (American football player) he was born in 29/04/1974
- Len Walterscheid (American football player) he was born in 13/09/1954
- Ozzie Simmons (American football player (1914-2001)) he was born in 06/06/1914
- Red Steagall (American poet) he was born in 22/12/1938
- James Lindsay Embrey, Jr. (American business executive, philanthropist) he was born in 23/09/1925
- Rod Brown (American football player) he was born in 06/10/1963
- David Moore (American football player) he was born in 15/01/1995
- Terry Hyman he was born in 07/12/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gainesville, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224110 | North Central Texas College | Gainesville (TX) | 76240-4699 |
| 229179 | Texas Woman's University | Denton (TX) | 76204 |
| 227216 | University of North Texas | Denton (TX) | 76203-1277 |
| 225070 | Grayson College | Denison (TX) | 75020-8299 |
| 478591 | Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Denton | Denton (TX) | 76205-7534 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gainesville, TX. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Gainesville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesvill Post Office | Gainesville (TX) | 76240 |
| Lindsay Post Office | Lindsay (TX) | 76250 |
| Valley View Post Office | Valley View (TX) | 76272 |
| Thackervill Post Office | Thackerville (OK) | 73459 |
| Era Post Office | Era (TX) | 76238 |
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, 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 Cooke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cooke County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Kiowa | 1,906 | Census designated place |
| Muenster | 1,664 | City in western Cooke County, Texas, United States |
| Lindsay | 1,159 | Town of Cooke County, Texas, USA |
| Oak Ridge | 806 | Town in Cooke County, Texas, United States |
| Callisburg | 367 | City in Cooke County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gainesville distances to largest Texas cities