There is archeological evidence, from about 12,000 years ago, of the presence of Paleo Indians in the Gainesville area, although it is not known if there were any permanent … See more

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 141,085 people, 51,180 households, and 18,972 families residing in the city.
Children under 18 years of age numbered 19,897 in 2020, comprising 14.1% of the population, and … See more

The Gainesville urban area is served by Alachua County Public Schools, which has 75 different institutions in the county, most in the Gainesville … See more

In 2009, the Gainesville metropolitan statistical area (MSA) ranked seventh highest in the United States in percentage of commuters who … See more

Gainesville is located at 29°39'55" North, 82°20'10" West (29.665245, −82.336097), which is roughly the same latitude as Houston, Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau See more

Numerous guides, such as the 2004 Cities Ranked and Rated: More than 400 Metropolitan Areas Evaluated in the U.S. and Canada, have mentioned Gainesville's low cost of living. … See more

City government
The council–manager government is the form of municipal government used in Gainesville. The … See more