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Gainesville

Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Cooke County, Texas, United States It is part of the Texoma.
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Welcome to Gainesville

Gainesville, the county seat of Cooke County is in the approximate geographic center on Interstate 35 located approximately 67 miles north of Dallas. Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Cooke County, Texas, United States It is part of the Texoma region and is an important Agri-business center. Gainesville has a zoo, a historic train station, and a 45-acre fully integrated soccer complex. It has miniature one-quarter-sized replica steam engine passenger train, which was disassembled from its former location and then reassembled in Leonard Park for viable transportation for up to 50 passengers for tours around the Park. Leonard Parks’ wooden playground was expanded in 1999 and is located near the entrance to the Frank Buck Zoo. Gainesville hosts year-round adult softball for both men’s league and co-ed league, a couple of seasons of sand volleyball, and a season of indoor basketball.

Overview for Gainesville, TX

17,146 people live in Gainesville, where the median age is 33.8 and the average individual income is $22,869. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,146

Total Population

33.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$22,869

Average individual Income

Around Gainesville, TX

There's plenty to do around Gainesville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

46
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
33
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including SnoBall Gainesville, Rico Taqueria, and Goodies On Commerce.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 1.1 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.97 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1 miles 9 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 1 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.96 miles 51 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining 0.91 miles 11 reviews 4.6/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gainesville, TX

Gainesville has 6,710 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gainesville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 17,146 people call Gainesville home. The population density is 888.24 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

17,146

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.8

Median Age

49.89 / 50.11%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
6,710

Total Households

2.5

Average Household Size

$22,869

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Gainesville, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby Gainesville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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