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Seminole, Texas
Seminole, city, in Gaines County, Texas. Seminole had 7,730 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,988 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,184 (±24). GEOID 4866764.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,730
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,988 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,184 ±24
Median household income
$60,390
±$14,705 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$177,000
±$23,458 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$858
±$44 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Seminole and what county is it in?
Seminole is a city in Gaines County, Texas. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 1,681 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Seminole, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,730 people lived in Seminole on July 1, 2025, up 9.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,988 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,184 (±24).
| Measure | Seminole | Gaines County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,184 ±24 | 22,232 | −402 |
| Households | 2,601 ±335 | 6,929 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.34 | 3.18 | −0.53 |
| Housing units | 2,879 ±344 | 7,719 | no clear change |
Seminole's population since 2000
From 5,910 in 2000 to 7,730 in 2025: up 30.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Seminole as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Seminole?
The median resident of Seminole is 35.9 years old; 31.7% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 47.6%. 28.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Seminole | Gaines County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±4.2 | 29.3 | +5.9 |
| Under 18 years | 31.7% ±6.9 pts | 35.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±3.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Male | 51.6% ±3.0 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.6% ±9.1 pts | 40.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.6% ±9.2 pts | 56.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.1% ±12.5 pts | 28.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.6% ±9.6 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±4.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.1% ±10.7 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 64.8% ±7.7 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.4% ±5.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±5.5 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Seminole earn?
Half of Seminole's 2,601 households earn less than $60,390 a year (±$14,705), against $74,132 in Gaines County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $71,464 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Seminole | Gaines County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,390 ±$14,705 | $74,132 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,351 ±$10,198 | $95,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,315 ±$4,603 | $30,645 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.5% ±3.6 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.9% ±4.8 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7% ±3.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.6% ±6.0 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.0% ±6.7 pts | 84.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Seminole?
Owners occupy 74.2% of Seminole's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 by its owner (±$23,458). The median renter pays $858 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Seminole | Gaines County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $177,000 ±$23,458 | $200,700 | +$30,055 |
| Median gross rent | $858 ±$44 | $789 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±23.6 pts | 24.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,416 ±$97 | $1,758 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.2% ±8.6 pts | 74.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.8% ±8.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,879 ±344 | 7,719 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.4% ±10.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6% ±7.6 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% ±6.0 pts | 24.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±4.3 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±3.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±5.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Seminole building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units in Seminole in 2025 (19 in single-family houses), 2.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Seminole work and get to work?
76.0% of Seminole's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | Seminole | Gaines County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0% ±6.3 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0% ±9.4 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.4% ±8.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±5.3 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Seminole?
1 census tract lies mostly in Seminole, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Gaines County | 6,284 | $60,720 |
| Tract 9502.01Gaines County | 6,570 | $82,411 |
| Tract 9502.02Gaines County | 5,723 | $97,113 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Seminole) · Census block assignment files
How does Seminole compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Seminole is the 3,829th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 302nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Seminole ranks 580th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 302nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 240th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 265th | 979 |
| Median household income | 580th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 582nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 546th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 686th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 630th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 531st | 877 |
| Median age | 527th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 416th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 606th | 976 |
Seminole's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Seminole with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Seminole?
18 of the 57 figures for Seminole on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Seminole are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Seminole.