Total Population
23,100
Population
Growth Rate
0.77%
Median Age
29
Diversity Index
73.100
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
7,475
Total Housing Units
8,279
Owner Occupied
5,767
Renter Occupied
1,708
Vacant
804
Median Home Value
$231,025
Average Home Value
$267,466
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.75%
Income Projection
Median Household
$85,930 $93,535
Average Household
$107,359 $115,183
Per Capita
$34,843 $37,997
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
677
Total Employed
5,555
Workers 16+
8,864
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
102
Employed
806
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
19
Employed
670
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
72
Employed
541
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
33
Employed
498
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
57
Employed
431
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
43
Employed
384
Some
High School
1,284
Graduated
High School
2,723
Associates
Degree
683
Bachelor's
Degree
1,460
Graduate
Degree
311
Average Commute Time
26 min.
Resident Commuters
7,081
Non-Resident Commuters
1,537
Drive Alone
6,489
Carpooled
1,799
Public
1
Work At Home
266
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09