Gainesville, FL Demographics
A map of Gainesville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 74,737 | 53.0% |
Black | 28,501 | 20.2% |
Hispanic | 19,445 | 13.8% |
Asian | 10,889 | 7.7% |
Multiracial | 6,362 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,151 | 0.8% |
Gainesville, Florida had a population of 141,085 in 2020. It was 53.0% White, 20.2% Black, 7.7% Asian, 13.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gainesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is the 13th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Gainesville's White Population
74,737 residents of Gainesville identify as White, or 53.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is ranked #646 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is less White than neighboring La Crosse (58.9% White), Alachua (59.4% White), Micanopy (73.1% White), Brooker (87.3% White), and Waldo (63.7% White).
Gainesville's Black Population
28,501 residents of Gainesville identify as Black, or 20.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gainesville slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is ranked #197 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Black than neighboring La Crosse (14.6% Black), Micanopy (15.4% Black), Brooker (5.6% Black), and Waldo (19% Black). Gainesville is less Black than neighboring Alachua (21% Black).
Gainesville's Asian Population
10,889 residents of Gainesville identify as Asian, or 7.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is ranked #22 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Asian than neighboring La Crosse (1.9% Asian), Alachua (2.5% Asian), Micanopy (0.5% Asian), Brooker (0.3% Asian), and Waldo (1.2% Asian).
Gainesville's Hispanic Population
19,445 residents of Gainesville identify as Hispanic, or 13.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gainesville less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is ranked #437 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Alachua (11.2% Hispanic), Micanopy (4.6% Hispanic), Brooker (3.7% Hispanic), and Waldo (6.3% Hispanic). Gainesville is less Hispanic than neighboring La Crosse (16.8% Hispanic).
Gainesville's Native American/Other Population
1,151 residents of Gainesville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is ranked #370 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooker (0% Native American/Other). Gainesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Crosse (0.9% Native American/Other), Alachua (0.9% Native American/Other), and Waldo (1.8% Native American/Other).
Gainesville's Multiracial Population
6,362 residents of Gainesville identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Gainesville is ranked #230 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Brooker (3.1% Multiracial). Gainesville is less Multiracial than neighboring La Crosse (7% Multiracial), Alachua (4.9% Multiracial), Micanopy (5.6% Multiracial), and Waldo (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.