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Gainesville Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 232,392
- Land Area (2000): 3,167.911 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 262.778 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 101,019
Gainesville Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 324,158 | 69.33% |
Rural, Farm | 8,310 | 1.78% |
Rural, Non-farm | 135,086 | 28.89% |
Gainesville Metro Area Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Gainesville Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 98,073 | 94,303 | 3,770 | 3.84% | 38 |
1991 | 99,836 | 95,218 | 4,618 | 4.63% | 46 |
1992 | 101,170 | 96,155 | 5,016 | 4.96% | 50 |
1993 | 104,051 | 99,858 | 4,193 | 4.03% | 40 |
1994 | 106,714 | 103,033 | 3,681 | 3.45% | 35 |
1995 | 107,868 | 104,786 | 3,082 | 2.86% | 29 |
1996 | 109,005 | 105,834 | 3,171 | 2.91% | 29 |
1997 | 110,682 | 107,377 | 3,305 | 2.99% | 30 |
1998 | 112,957 | 109,929 | 3,028 | 2.68% | 27 |
1999 | 114,605 | 111,956 | 2,649 | 2.31% | 23 |
2000 | 122,625 | 118,900 | 3,725 | 3.04% | 30 |
2001 | 124,473 | 120,097 | 4,376 | 3.52% | 35 |
2002 | 125,028 | 120,058 | 4,969 | 3.97% | 40 |
2003 | 126,020 | 121,383 | 4,637 | 3.68% | 37 |
2004 | 126,911 | 122,543 | 4,368 | 3.44% | 35 |
2005 | 127,044 | 123,224 | 3,821 | 3.01% | 30 |
2006 | 129,934 | 126,299 | 3,636 | 2.80% | 28 |
2007 | 134,241 | 130,204 | 4,036 | 3.01% | 30 |
2008 | 137,594 | 132,233 | 5,361 | 3.90% | 39 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 135,751 | 131,297 | 4,454 | 3.28% | 33 |
Feb 2008 | 136,314 | 132,136 | 4,178 | 3.06% | 31 |
Mar 2008 | 136,613 | 132,286 | 4,327 | 3.17% | 32 |
Apr 2008 | 138,292 | 134,098 | 4,194 | 3.03% | 30 |
May 2008 | 137,682 | 132,458 | 5,224 | 3.79% | 38 |
Jun 2008 | 136,009 | 130,089 | 5,920 | 4.35% | 44 |
Jul 2008 | 138,096 | 131,305 | 6,791 | 4.92% | 49 |
Aug 2008 | 138,247 | 131,526 | 6,721 | 4.86% | 49 |
Sep 2008 | 141,341 | 134,902 | 6,439 | 4.56% | 46 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Gainesville Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 20,278 | 17.76% |
2. | Construction | 10,662 | 9.34% |
3. | Health Care | 9,312 | 8.16% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 9,306 | 8.15% |
5. | Public Administration | 7,408 | 6.49% |
6. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 6,344 | 5.56% |
7. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 4,302 | 3.77% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 3,212 | 2.81% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 3,164 | 2.77% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 2,644 | 2.32% |
11. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 2,228 | 1.95% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 2,220 | 1.94% |
13. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,074 | 1.82% |
14. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 1,840 | 1.61% |
15. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 1,646 | 1.44% |
16. | Utilities | 1,540 | 1.35% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 1,488 | 1.30% |
18. | Department and Other General Stores | 1,346 | 1.18% |
19. | Truck Transportation | 1,332 | 1.17% |
20. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 1,228 | 1.08% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 25,398 | 23.53% |
2. | Health Care | 21,956 | 20.35% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 8,636 | 8.00% |
4. | Public Administration | 5,502 | 5.10% |
5. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 5,186 | 4.81% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 5,008 | 4.64% |
7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 3,420 | 3.17% |
8. | Social Assistance | 3,354 | 3.11% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 2,342 | 2.17% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 2,214 | 2.05% |
11. | Personal and Laundry Services | 2,154 | 2.00% |
12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,106 | 1.95% |
13. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 1,992 | 1.85% |
14. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 1,534 | 1.42% |
15. | Publishing / Movie / Sound Recording Industries | 1,182 | 1.10% |
16. | Construction | 1,170 | 1.08% |
17. | Info Services and Data Processing | 894 | 0.83% |
18. | Used Merchandise / Gift / Misc. Stores | 856 | 0.79% |
19. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 846 | 0.78% |
20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 718 | 0.67% |
Gainesville Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Postsecondary Teachers | 7,286 | 6.38% |
2. | Other Management Occupations | 5,606 | 4.91% |
3. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 4,836 | 4.24% |
4. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 4,364 | 3.82% |
5. | Computer Specialists | 3,462 | 3.03% |
6. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 3,428 | 3.00% |
7. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 3,388 | 2.97% |
8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 3,386 | 2.97% |
9. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 2,936 | 2.57% |
10. | Life and Physical Scientists | 2,892 | 2.53% |
11. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 2,872 | 2.52% |
12. | Other Office and Admin Support | 2,756 | 2.41% |
13. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 2,594 | 2.27% |
14. | Law Enforcement Workers | 2,394 | 2.10% |
15. | Physicians and Surgeons | 2,278 | 2.00% |
16. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 2,242 | 1.96% |
17. | Other Production Occupations | 2,216 | 1.94% |
18. | Vehicle Mechanics | 2,170 | 1.90% |
19. | Top Executives | 1,932 | 1.69% |
20. | Carpenters | 1,906 | 1.67% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Office and Admin Support | 7,650 | 7.09% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 6,194 | 5.74% |
3. | Registered Nurses | 5,808 | 5.38% |
4. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 4,906 | 4.55% |
5. | Postsecondary Teachers | 4,738 | 4.39% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 4,600 | 4.26% |
7. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 4,358 | 4.04% |
8. | Cashiers | 4,086 | 3.79% |
9. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 3,630 | 3.36% |
10. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 3,144 | 2.91% |
11. | Waiters and Waitresses | 3,102 | 2.87% |
12. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 2,828 | 2.62% |
13. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 2,756 | 2.55% |
14. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 2,620 | 2.43% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 2,440 | 2.26% |
16. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 2,012 | 1.86% |
17. | Child Care Workers | 1,992 | 1.85% |
18. | Business Operations Specialists | 1,986 | 1.84% |
19. | Customer Service Representatives | 1,886 | 1.75% |
20. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 1,732 | 1.60% |
Gainesville Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 187,528 | 48.94% |
15-35 hours | 69,506 | 18.14% |
1-14 hours | 16,409 | 4.28% |
No regular hours | 109,743 | 28.64% |
Gainesville Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 4,324 | 2.05% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 2,864 | 1.36% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 5,090 | 2.41% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 11,696 | 5.55% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 20,407 | 9.68% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 33,535 | 15.90% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 36,533 | 17.33% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 25,109 | 11.91% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 12,816 | 6.08% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 14,967 | 7.10% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 6,031 | 2.86% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 3,566 | 1.69% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 17,661 | 8.38% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 16,266 | 7.71% |
Gainesville Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 5,710 | 2.71% |
5-9 | 24,551 | 11.64% |
10-14 | 38,378 | 18.20% |
15-19 | 44,236 | 20.98% |
20-24 | 35,893 | 17.02% |
25-29 | 12,362 | 5.86% |
30-34 | 23,422 | 11.11% |
35-39 | 3,351 | 1.59% |
40-44 | 3,731 | 1.77% |
45-59 | 10,142 | 4.81% |
60-89 | 5,106 | 2.42% |
At least 90 | 3,983 | 1.89% |
Gainesville Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 3,240 | 1.54% | 157,890 | 74.88% |
30-44 | 1,144 | 0.54% | 29,360 | 13.92% |
45-59 | 284 | 0.13% | 9,858 | 4.68% |
At least 60 | 438 | 0.21% | 8,651 | 4.10% |
Gainesville Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 5,726 | 2.62% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 28,058 | 12.85% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 163,134 | 74.73% |
Motorcycle | 728 | 0.33% |
Other | 1,272 | 0.58% |
Public transportation | 5,106 | 2.34% |
Walked | 6,841 | 3.13% |
Worked at home | 7,434 | 3.41% |
Gainesville Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 185,074 (436,382 people)
Families (2000): 103,608 (304,920 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 39,910
People at same address in 1995: 182,991
Gainesville Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 32,532 | 17.49% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 15,149 | 8.14% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 13,846 | 7.44% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 14,668 | 7.88% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 13,029 | 7.00% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 11,463 | 6.16% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 9,750 | 5.24% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 8,972 | 4.82% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 8,450 | 4.54% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 14,071 | 7.56% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 14,529 | 7.81% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 13,750 | 7.39% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 6,696 | 3.60% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 3,407 | 1.83% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 2,355 | 1.27% |
$200,000 or more | 3,364 | 1.81% |
Gainesville Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 26,516 | 28.66% |
Family, 2 people | 23,407 | 25.30% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 9,558 | 10.33% |
Family, 3 people | 12,526 | 13.54% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 3,235 | 3.50% |
Family, 4 people | 9,764 | 10.55% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 1,474 | 1.59% |
Family, 5 people | 3,871 | 4.18% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 156 | 0.17% |
Family, 6 people | 1,267 | 1.37% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 33 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 699 | 0.76% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 24 | 0.03% |
Gainesville Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 154,279 | 31.81% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 62,504 | 12.89% |
Public Assistance | 5,132 | 1.06% |
Retirement | 25,604 | 5.28% |
Self Employment | 20,735 | 4.28% |
Social Security | 36,908 | 7.61% |
Supplemental Security | 6,705 | 1.38% |
Wage / Salary | 149,399 | 30.81% |
Other | 23,692 | 4.89% |
Gainesville Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 43,437 | 57.04% |
With children under 18 | 32,710 | 42.96% |
Gainesville Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 15,351 | 8.15% |
Married | 86,459 | 45.91% |
Never Married | 83,318 | 44.24% |
Widowed | 3,191 | 1.69% |
Gainesville Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 21,879 | 10.90% |
Married | 86,270 | 42.98% |
Never Married | 76,679 | 38.20% |
Widowed | 15,887 | 7.92% |
Gainesville Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Gainesville Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 11,372 | 3.05% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 32,237 | 8.66% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 72,364 | 19.43% |
Some college, no degree | 103,317 | 27.75% |
Associate degree | 43,109 | 11.58% |
Bachelors degree | 61,167 | 16.43% |
Graduate or professional degree | 48,800 | 13.11% |
Gainesville Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 4,620 | 1.99% | 3,839 | 1.65% | 8,459 | 3.64% |
Kindergarten | 4,155 | 1.79% | 640 | 0.28% | 4,795 | 2.06% |
Grades 1-4 | 19,526 | 8.40% | 3,082 | 1.33% | 22,608 | 9.73% |
Grades 5-8 | 20,368 | 8.76% | 2,152 | 0.93% | 22,520 | 9.69% |
Grades 9-12 | 20,672 | 8.90% | 1,429 | 0.61% | 22,101 | 9.51% |
Undergrad college | 83,244 | 35.82% | 3,079 | 1.32% | 86,323 | 37.15% |
Graduate or professional school | 20,315 | 8.74% | 1,114 | 0.48% | 21,429 | 9.22% |
Total | 172,900 | 74.40% | 15,335 | 6.60% | 188,235 | 81.00% |
Gainesville Metro Area Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Gainesville Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 343,438 | 77.83% |
Below Poverty Level | 97,845 | 22.17% |
Gainesville Metro Area Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 2,642
Gainesville Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Gainesville Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 25,052 | 10.78% |
10-19 Years | 37,522 | 16.15% |
20-29 Years | 55,968 | 24.08% |
30-39 Years | 29,833 | 12.84% |
40-49 Years | 30,975 | 13.33% |
50-59 Years | 22,810 | 9.82% |
60-69 Years | 13,605 | 5.85% |
70-79 Years | 10,632 | 4.58% |
80-89 Years | 5,047 | 2.17% |
90+ Years | 948 | 0.41% |
Gainesville Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 114,048 | 49.08% |
Female | 118,344 | 50.92% |
Gainesville Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 164,629 | 70.84% |
African-American | 42,593 | 18.33% |
Hispanic/Latino | 12,897 | 5.55% |
Asian | 7,652 | 3.29% |
Multiracial | 3,657 | 1.57% |
Amerindian | 526 | 0.23% |
Other Race | 376 | 0.16% |
Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.03% |
Gainesville Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | German | 60,993 | 17.80% |
2. | Irish | 51,851 | 15.13% |
3. | English | 49,995 | 14.59% |
4. | United States Or American | 38,419 | 11.21% |
5. | Italian | 22,227 | 6.49% |
6. | French Non-Basque | 13,835 | 4.04% |
7. | Polish | 11,512 | 3.36% |
8. | Scotch Irish | 10,750 | 3.14% |
9. | Scottish | 10,647 | 3.11% |
10. | Dutch | 6,847 | 2.00% |
Gainesville Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 394,672 | 88.99% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 23,635 | 5.33% |
3. | Chinese | 4,092 | 0.92% |
4. | German | 2,446 | 0.55% |
5. | French | 2,350 | 0.53% |
6. | Korean | 1,938 | 0.44% |
7. | Other Asian | 1,116 | 0.25% |
8. | Portuguese / Portuguese Creole | 996 | 0.22% |
9. | Vietnamese | 954 | 0.22% |
10. | Tagalog | 918 | 0.21% |
Gainesville Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 435,187 | 93.08% |
Naturalized immigrant | 12,092 | 2.59% |
Not a citizen | 20,275 | 4.34% |
Gainesville Metro Area Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Gainesville Metro Area Counties Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Alachua County | Gilchrist County |
Gainesville Metro Area Cities Back to top