Gaines County

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  • Population: 21,598; (2020 Census)
  • County seat: Seminole
  • Gaines County, founded in 1876, was named for James Gaines, a merchant who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile

Major Towns

School Districts

Gaines County Resources

Population

Total Population

22,727

Population
Growth Rate

1.01%

Median Age

30

Diversity Index

73.000

Housing & Income

Households

7,153

Total Housing Units

8,089


Owner Occupied

5,625

Renter Occupied

1,528

Vacant

936

Median Home Value

$172,351


Average Home Value

$192,622

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.42%

Income Projection

Median Household

$74,466 $81,037


Average Household

$92,626 $103,641


Per Capita

$29,162 $32,864

Workforce

Total Businesses

655

Total Employed

5,579

Workers 16+

8,162

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

17

Employed

671

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

82

Employed

642

2023 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

63

Employed

574

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

34

Employed

482

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

52

Employed

398

2023 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

42

Employed

359

Some
High School

1,291

Graduated
High School

3,611

Associates
Degree

694

Bachelor's
Degree

1,285

Graduate
Degree

365

Average Commute Time

20 min.



Resident Commuters

6,452

Non-Resident Commuters

1,530

Drive Alone

5,742

Carpooled

1,512

Public

1

Work At Home

336

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