As of 2024 the population of Gaines County is 22,850. The population is expected to grow to 23,983 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.97%.
The median age of Gaines County residents is 29.
The diversity index of Gaines County is 73.3, 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 $96,161 and projected to be $106,226 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,193, projected to be $33,451 in 2029. 2.25% of households – 514 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $819,966 and the average disposable income is $76,349.
There are 8,102 housing units in Gaines County; 5,534 are owner-occupied, 1,638 are rented, and 930 are vacant. The average home value is $240,969, with 1,187 homes built in 2010 or later, and 301 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 658 businesses in Gaines County, employing 5,582 workers and pulling from a labor force of 8,472 age 16 and above. 1,538 workers commute into Gaines County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,637 residents both live and work in/around Gaines County. The average travel time is 21.4 minutes. 23.72% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 5,930 drive alone, 1,625 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 577 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 339 residents work from home.
4,523 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 937 have associates degrees, 1,220 have bachelor’s degrees, and 325 hold a graduate or professional degree.
