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Gainesville, AL
Town in Sumter County, Alabama.
Population
236
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
137
ZIP codes
0
Gainesville and its ZIP codes
Gainesville at a glance
- Gainesville is 37% denser than Alabama as a whole.
Local data for Gainesville, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Gainesville.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,226
2,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $9,649 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gainesville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gainesville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
54.4%
U.S. 33.3% +21.1 pts
Diabetes
25.8%
U.S. 12.1% +13.7 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Gainesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoligeeTown | 8.4 mi | 4 |
| EpesTown | 8.8 mi | 6.6 |
| GeigerTown | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| EmelleTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| PanolaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LivingstonCity | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| EutawCity | 16 mi | 11.9 |
| Scooba, MSTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| UnionTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| ForklandTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| Porterville, MSCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| AlicevilleCity | 22 mi | 4.6 |
| YorkCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| McMullenTown | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| MemphisTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| BellamyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gainesville, AL in?
- Gainesville is in Sumter County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Gainesville, AL?
- About 236 people live in Gainesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gainesville?
- Nearby places include Boligee (8.4 mi), Epes (8.8 mi), Geiger (9.6 mi), Emelle (11 mi), Panola (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023