As of 2025 the population of Gaines County is 22,711. The population is expected to grow to 23,846 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.98%.
The median age of Gaines County residents is 29.
The diversity index of Gaines County is 73.5, meaning that there is a 74% 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 $100,573 and projected to be $105,964 in 2030. Per capita income is $32,218, projected to be $34,389 in 2030. 2.78% of households – 631 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $830,003 and the average disposable income is $79,496.
There are 8,187 housing units in Gaines County; 5,629 are owner-occupied, 1,639 are rented, and 919 are vacant. The average home value is $255,658, with 1,416 homes built in 2010 or later, and 361 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 639 businesses in Gaines County, employing 5,580 workers and pulling from a labor force of 8,553 age 16 and above. 1,460 workers commute into Gaines County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,810 residents both live and work in/around Gaines County. The average travel time is 23.9 minutes. 20.21% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.02% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 6,133 drive alone, 1,662 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 453 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 304 residents work from home.
4,216 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 874 have associates degrees, 963 have bachelor’s degrees, and 202 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
