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 122 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 |
| Altitude : | 1,663 feet / 507 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1902 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 12:41:53 (3rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gainesville is located at 42°38'27"N 78°8'2"W (42.6409000, -78.1339000).
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Official website of Gainesville
Demographics
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, 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 |
Schools in Gainesville
College & universities near Gainesville, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191676 | Houghton College | Houghton (NY) | 14744 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gainesville, NY
| 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 |
Post offices near Gainesville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesvill Post Office | Gainesville (NY) | 14066 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Gainesville , Florida The third most populous city in Florida. It is located in Alachua County in north-central Florida. Gainesville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Florida and the Matheson Museum. with a population of 135,004 people.
- Gainesville , Georgia The most populous city in Hall County, Georgia. It is located on the banks of Lake Lanier in the northeastern part of the state. Gainesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gainesville Historical Society and the Gainesville Arts Alliance. 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 |
