As of 2026 the population of Gaines County is 23,100. The population is expected to grow to 24,006 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.77%.
The median age of Gaines County residents is 29.
The diversity index of Gaines County is 73.1, meaning that there is a 73% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Gaines County is $107,359 and projected to be $115,183 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,843, projected to be $37,997 in 2031. 3.15% of households – 727 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $918,394 and the average disposable income is $84,330.
There are 8,279 housing units in Gaines County; 5,767 are owner-occupied, 1,708 are rented, and 804 are vacant. The average home value is $267,466, with 1,421 homes built in 2010 or later, and 310 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 677 businesses in Gaines County, employing 5,555 workers and pulling from a labor force of 8,864 age 16 and above. 1,537 workers commute into Gaines County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,081 residents both live and work in/around Gaines County. The average travel time is 26.2 minutes. 17.65% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.26% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,489 drive alone, 1,799 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 309 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 266 residents work from home.
3,969 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 683 have associates degrees, 1,460 have bachelor’s degrees, and 311 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
