Total Population
22,727
Population
Growth Rate
1.01%
Median Age
30
Diversity Index
73.000
Welcome to Gaines County
- 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
- Seminole – County Seat
- Seagraves
School Districts
- Seminole Independent School District
- Loop Independent School District
- Seagraves Independent School District
Gaines County Resources
Gaines County
Population
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
Businesses
17
Employed
671
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
82
Employed
642
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
63
Employed
574
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
34
Employed
482
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
52
Employed
398
2023 Public Administration
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