Gainesville is a town located in Sumter County, in the state of Alabama (AL), United States. Nestled in the East South Central division of the South region, it covers an area of 1.7 square miles (4.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 131 ft. With a population of approximately 220 residents, Gainesville offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 49.09% males and 50.91% females, and it has a population density of 129.41 people per square mile (49.97/km²). Gainesville lies at a latitude of 32.82 and a longitude of -88.16, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (5%), followed by English (0%), German (0%), and Scotch-Irish (1.4%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 35464.