Gainesville, VA Demographics
A map of Gainesville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 9,394 | 51.9% |
Asian | 3,166 | 17.5% |
Black | 2,233 | 12.3% |
Hispanic | 2,131 | 11.8% |
Multiracial | 1,031 | 5.7% |
Native American/Other | 157 | 0.9% |
Gainesville, Virginia had a population of 18,112 in 2020. It was 51.9% White, 12.3% Black, 17.5% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.7% 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 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is the 72nd 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
9,394 residents of Gainesville identify as White, or 51.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Gainesville slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is ranked #516 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more White than neighboring Bull Run (24.4% White). Gainesville is less White than neighboring Haymarket (59.4% White), Linton Hall (53.7% White), New Baltimore (80.8% White), and Nokesville (75.8% White).
Gainesville's Black Population
2,233 residents of Gainesville identify as Black, or 12.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gainesville slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is ranked #248 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Black than neighboring Haymarket (7% Black), Linton Hall (11.7% Black), New Baltimore (4% Black), and Nokesville (2.2% Black). Gainesville is less Black than neighboring Bull Run (19.3% Black).
Gainesville's Asian Population
3,166 residents of Gainesville identify as Asian, or 17.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gainesville slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is ranked #59 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Asian than neighboring Haymarket (13.9% Asian), Linton Hall (13.6% Asian), New Baltimore (2.3% Asian), Bull Run (12% Asian), and Nokesville (3% Asian).
Gainesville's Hispanic Population
2,131 residents of Gainesville identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is ranked #136 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Hispanic than neighboring New Baltimore (7% Hispanic). Gainesville is less Hispanic than neighboring Haymarket (12.8% Hispanic), Linton Hall (13.7% Hispanic), Bull Run (38.3% Hispanic), and Nokesville (12.5% Hispanic).
Gainesville's Native American/Other Population
157 residents of Gainesville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is ranked #168 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haymarket (0.8% Native American/Other), Linton Hall (0.7% Native American/Other), and Nokesville (0.7% Native American/Other). Gainesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bull Run (1% Native American/Other).
Gainesville's Multiracial Population
1,031 residents of Gainesville identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gainesville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Gainesville is ranked #116 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Gainesville is more Multiracial than neighboring New Baltimore (5.1% Multiracial), and Bull Run (5% Multiracial). Gainesville is less Multiracial than neighboring Haymarket (6.1% Multiracial), Linton Hall (6.5% Multiracial), and Nokesville (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.