Demographics & People — Gainesville, Florida
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 143,611 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~150,700 |
| Median Age | 26.5 |
| Total Households | 58,176 |
| Family Households | 21,995 |
| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5842 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85,054 |
| Black or African American | 31,046 |
| Asian | 8,926 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,178 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 51,792 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 32,883 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 17,171 |
| German | 14,879 |
| English | 14,352 |
| Irish | 13,320 |
| Italian | 7,421 |
| American | 4,470 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 4,245 |
| Hispanic: Cuban | 3,997 |
Language
| English Only | 113,861 |
| Spanish | 12,230 |
| Population 5+ | 138,226 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6,031 |
| Population 18+ | 122,978 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gainesville, Florida.