Total Population
22,711
Population
Growth Rate
0.98%
Median Age
29
Diversity Index
73.500
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
7,268
Total Housing Units
8,187
Owner Occupied
5,629
Renter Occupied
1,639
Vacant
919
Median Home Value
$219,610
Average Home Value
$255,658
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.31%
Income Projection
Median Household
$81,932 $88,535
Average Household
$100,573 $105,964
Per Capita
$32,218 $34,389
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
639
Total Employed
5,580
Workers 16+
8,553
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
91
Employed
777
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
730
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
34
Employed
519
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
65
Employed
456
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
55
Employed
416
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
36
Employed
398
Some
High School
1,176
Graduated
High School
3,032
Associates
Degree
874
Bachelor's
Degree
963
Graduate
Degree
202
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
6,810
Non-Resident Commuters
1,460
Drive Alone
6,133
Carpooled
1,662
Public
1
Work At Home
304
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30