Total Population
22,575
Population
Growth Rate
1.03%
Median Age
31
Diversity Index
72.800
Demographic Data
- 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
7,056
Total Housing Units
7,965
Owner Occupied
5,525
Renter Occupied
1,531
Vacant
909
Median Home Value
$169,621
Average Home Value
$186,792
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.36%
Income Projection
Median Household
$70,536 $78,738
Average Household
$92,706 $104,640
Per Capita
$28,984 $32,572
Workforce
Total Businesses
660
Total Employed
5,553
Workers 16+
8,349
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
784
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
85
Employed
654
2022 Construction Businesses
Businesses
62
Employed
566
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
33
Employed
506
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
53
Employed
414
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
41
Employed
354
Some
High School
1,262
Graduated
High School
3,443
Associates
Degree
1,061
Bachelor's
Degree
1,299
Graduate
Degree
490
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
6,568
Non-Resident Commuters
1,508
Drive Alone
5,766
Carpooled
1,529
Public
0
Work At Home
280