Gainesville, Florida

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 171 years ago in 1852.

Gainesville was established in 1853 and named after General Edmund P. Gaines. It served as a key cotton shipping hub and trade center. Gainesville was officially incorporated as a city in 1869.

The arrival of the University of Florida in 1906 helped diversify Gainesville beyond agriculture. It evolved into a sprawling college town and medical center for the region. Major growth occurred after 1960 when Gainesville became an educational and urban employment center.

Key Facts About Modern Gainesville

Here are some key details about Gainesville today:

• Population: Around 133,000 residents, which swells to over 65,000 when the University of Florida is in session.
• Economy: The university and healthcare drive the economy. Major employers are UF, UF Health, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and public schools. Technology and research are growing fields.
• Neighborhoods: Popular living areas include Downtown, University Heights, Porters, and Haile Plantation. Each provides different types of housing, amenities, and vibes.
• Parks and Rec: Gainesville has abundant parks and nature areas like Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and San Felasco Hammock Preserve. There is an extensive trail system.
• Attractions: Major sites include the Florida Museum of Natural History, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Devil’s Millhopper State Park, and Depot Park.

Gainesville combines small-city charm with the energy and diversity of a major college town. It provides an attractive lifestyle for Gators fans and nature-lovers.

Quick Facts about Gainesville

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Geography

Gainesville is located at 29°39'6"N 82°19'29"W (29.6516300, -82.3248300).

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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

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