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
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines County | 14,467 | 17,526 | 22,575 | 23,763 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 1,819 | 2,138 | 2,258 |
| 5-9 | 1,731 | 2,095 | 2,223 |
| 10-14 | 1,612 | 1,996 | 2,168 |
| 15-19 | 1,518 | 1,675 | 1,861 |
| 20-24 | 1,232 | 1,466 | 1,432 |
| 25-29 | 1,260 | 1,766 | 1,530 |
| 30-34 | 1,117 | 1,679 | 1,697 |
| 35-39 | 986 | 1,536 | 1,733 |
| 40-44 | 1,030 | 1,269 | 1,495 |
| 45-49 | 1,151 | 1,077 | 1,261 |
| 50-54 | 1,054 | 1,098 | 1,018 |
| 55-59 | 820 | 1,167 | 1,043 |
| 60-64 | 619 | 1,096 | 1,086 |
| 65-69 | 464 | 886 | 1,000 |
| 70-74 | 418 | 646 | 786 |
| 75-79 | 323 | 457 | 560 |
| 80-84 | 213 | 284 | 333 |
| 85+ | 159 | 244 | 279 |
| 18+ | 11,420 | 15,305 | 15,948 |
| Median Age | 28 | 31 | 31 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Population by Race
| Gaines County | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 22,575.000 |
| White Alone | 69.160 |
| Black Alone | 1.290 |
| American Indian Alone | 0.510 |
| Asian Alone | 0.350 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.040 |
| Some Other Race | 10.020 |
| Two or More Races | 18.620 |
| Hispanic Origin | 39.800 |
| Diversity Index | 72.800 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Growth Rate
| Gaines County | 2022 - 2027 |
|---|---|
| Population | 1.03% |
| Households | 0.94% |
| Families | 0.97% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,681 | 5,606 | 7,056 | 7,395 |
| Housing Units | 5,410 | 6,301 | 7,965 | 8,414 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 5,525 | 5,846 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,531 | 1,549 | ||
| Vacant Units | 909 | 1,019 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Home Value
| Gaines County | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,621 | $175,483 |
| Average Home Value | $186,792 | $196,074 |
| <$50,000 | 442 | 415 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 867 | 818 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 786 | 741 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 1,701 | 1,862 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 680 | 746 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 438 | 530 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 397 | 480 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 60 | 71 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 97 | 117 |
| $1,000,000 + | 27 | 31 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 326 |
| 2000-2009 | 657 |
| 1990-1999 | 623 |
| 1980-1989 | 1,325 |
| 1970-1979 | 800 |
| 1960-1969 | 1,137 |
| 1950-1959 | 816 |
| 1940-1949 | 250 |
| 1939 or Before | 35 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Income
| Gaines County | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $70,536 | $78,738 |
| Average Household | $92,706 | $104,640 |
| Per Capita | $28,984 | $32,572 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Household Income Base
| Gaines County | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 757 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 286 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 774 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 593 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 1,287 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 1,108 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 1,144 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 709 |
| $200,000+ | 398 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 8,349 |
| In-County Residents | 6,568 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 1,508 |
| Drive Alone | 5,766 |
| Carpooled | 1,529 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 280 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 1,518 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,797 |
| 10-14 minutes | 1,172 |
| 15-19 minutes | 684 |
| 20-24 minutes | 613 |
| 25-29 minutes | 240 |
| 30-34 minutes | 701 |
| 35-39 minutes | 0 |
| 40-44 minutes | 128 |
| 45-59 minutes | 385 |
| 60-89 minutes | 528 |
| 90+ minutes | 303 |
| Average Travel Time | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,553 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 159 |
| Mining | 220 |
| Utilities | 119 |
| Construction | 566 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Wholesale Trade | 342 |
| Retail Trade | 654 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 31 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 10 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 131 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 187 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 33 |
| Gasoline Stations | 43 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 6 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 9 |
| General Merchandise Str | 121 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 83 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 241 |
| Information | 65 |
| Finance & Insurance | 99 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 60 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 6 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 33 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 80 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 155 |
| Legal Services | 31 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 53 |
| Educational Services | 784 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 506 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 250 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 414 |
| Accommodation | 60 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 354 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 311 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 72 |
| Public Administration Emp | 339 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Gaines County | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 1,262 |
| Graduated High School | 3,443 |
| Associates Degree | 1,061 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,299 |
| Graduate Degree | 490 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 660 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 26 |
| Mining Bus | 12 |
| Utilities Bus | 7 |
| Construction Bus | 62 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 25 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 41 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 85 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 8 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 0 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 4 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 12 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 15 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 6 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 10 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 3 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 2 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 7 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 15 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 3 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 40 |
| Information Bus | 17 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 25 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 11 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 3 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 11 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 27 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 37 |
| Legal Services Bus | 8 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 6 |
| Educational Services Bus | 18 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 33 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 8 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 53 |
| Accommodation Bus | 12 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 41 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 71 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 20 |
| Public Administration Bus | 40 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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