Total Population
22,850
Population
Growth Rate
0.97%
Median Age
29
Diversity Index
73.300
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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
Housing & Income
Households
7,172
Total Housing Units
8,102
Owner Occupied
5,534
Renter Occupied
1,638
Vacant
930
Median Home Value
$206,599
Average Home Value
$240,969
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.07%
Income Projection
Median Household
$76,698 $82,848
Average Household
$96,161 $106,226
Per Capita
$30,193 $33,451
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Workforce
Total Businesses
658
Total Employed
5,582
Workers 16+
8,472
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
817
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
85
Employed
673
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
62
Employed
547
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
32
Employed
462
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
43
Employed
413
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
55
Employed
395
Some
High School
1,241
Graduated
High School
3,298
Associates
Degree
937
Bachelor's
Degree
1,220
Graduate
Degree
325
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
6,637
Non-Resident Commuters
1,538
Drive Alone
5,930
Carpooled
1,625
Public
1
Work At Home
339
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27