CallataGuidesGainesville, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Gainesville, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 44,2582024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,040CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
About the Gainesville, TX micropolitan area
The Gainesville, TX micropolitan area covers 1 county in Texas and had 44,258 residents in July 2024, up 6.2% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 669th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 649th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Cooke County, TX | 44,258 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Establishments and employment in Gainesville, TX
County Business Patterns counted 1,040 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 13,433 people in mid-March with $709.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 12.9 employees per establishment. 56.6% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (153), construction (124), and accommodation and food services (103).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 153 | 1,930 | $70,298,000 |
| Construction (23) | 124 | 578 | $33,416,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 103 | 2,119 | $46,127,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 98 | 548 | $19,491,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 92 | 1,261 | $61,954,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 80 | 292 | $17,081,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 70 | 3,354 | $218,101,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 47 | 345 | $22,380,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 47 | 487 | $35,778,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 42 | 266 | $16,217,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 41 | 728 | $61,079,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 41 | 115 | $5,255,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 33 | 785 | $51,210,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 117 | $7,203,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 15 | 37 | $2,460,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 11 | 16 (high noise) | $507,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 11 | 135 (high noise) | $11,143,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 9 | 10 (high noise) | $608,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 5 | 308 | $29,005,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Gainesville, TX compared with the U.S.
Gainesville, TX has 23.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 4.4% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 12.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,817 (22.7% below the U.S. $68,342). 56.6% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.6% have 50 or more. Because a handful of large employers lift the average, the share of very small establishments says more about who buys a small-business phone system.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 588 | 56.6% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 189 | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 131 | 12.6% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 83 | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 48 | 4.6% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Gainesville, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 52 have a published Census count in Gainesville, TX. The largest are full-service restaurants (35), limited-service restaurants (35), and physician practices (24). Relative to population, site preparation contractors are the most over-represented: 31.6 per 100,000 residents against 12.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 35 | 615 | 17.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 35 | 1,167 | 33.3 |
| Physician practices | 24 | 153 | 6.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 22 | 69 | 3.1 |
| Electrical contractors | 17 | 92 | 5.4 |
| Landscaping services | 15 | 66 | 4.4 |
| Site preparation contractors | 14 | 118 | 8.4 |
| Law offices | 13 | — | — |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | 45 | 3.8 |
| Residential remodelers | 12 | 35 | 2.9 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 12 | — | — |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 11 | 41 | 3.7 |
| General automotive repair shops | 11 | 45 | 4.1 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 11 | — | — |
| Dental offices | 10 | 89 | 8.9 |
| Management consulting firms | 10 | 18 | 1.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 9 | — | — |
| Hotels and motels | 9 | 72 | 8.0 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 8 | 45 | 5.6 |
| Residential property managers | 8 | 15 | 1.9 |
| Nursery, garden center and farm supply stores | 8 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 7 | 63 | 9.0 |
| Pet care services (except veterinary) | 7 | — | — |
| Child day care services | 7 | 69 | 9.9 |
| Tire dealers | 6 | 39 | 6.5 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Gainesville, TX
The area's named cities and towns have 16 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 940 has the most (100%). A local number in the code your customers know is the simplest signal that you are nearby; Callata's plan includes up to 3.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 940 | 16 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, TX | 18,295 | 940 | 14 |
Phone costs for a typical Gainesville, TX business
Per-seat phone plans multiply by headcount. For the rounded average establishment size in Gainesville, TX, 13 users on RingCentral RingEX Core come to $390.00 a month and on Ooma Office Pro $324.35, at month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026. On Callata the same 13 people cost $259.00 a month, less than either per-seat plan.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $259.00 | $3,108.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $247.00 | $2,964.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $324.35 | $3,892.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $351.00 | $4,212.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $390.00 | $4,680.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Gainesville, TX
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
If you already have a number in Gainesville, TX, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Gainesville, TX?
940, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Gainesville, TX area?
1,040 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Gainesville, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 13-person team that is $259.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $324.35 a month (checked September 28, 2026).