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Gaines County, Texas
Gaines County, Texas. Gaines County had 23,956 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 48165.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,956
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,598 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,232
Median household income
$74,132
±$12,194 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$200,700
±$24,917 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$789
±$83 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Gaines County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,598 residents in Gaines County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,956 for July 1, 2025, up 10.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,232 over 1,502 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gaines County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,232 | 30,188,424 | +1,526 |
| Households | 6,929±234 | 10,992,816 | +1,117 |
| Average household size | 3.18±0.11 | 2.69 | −0.36 |
| Housing units | 7,719±18 | 12,128,515 | +1,218 |
Gaines County's population since 2000
From 14,467 in 2000 to 23,956 in 2025: up 65.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Gaines County?
Gaines County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Seminole with 7,730 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Seminole | 6,988 | $60,390 |
|---|---|---|
| Seagraves | 2,153 | $46,433 |
| LoopGEOID 4843948 | 216 | $39,250 |
| Denver City | 4,470 | $85,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gaines County?
The median resident of Gaines County is 29.3 years old; 35.8% are under 18 and 9.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.3%. 28.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gaines County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3±0.4 | 35.6 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 35.8%±0.6 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.7%±0.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.3% | 39.7% | −1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.4%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | +0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.7%±5.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 58.8%±4.8 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 36.7%±4.5 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 57.5%±4.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.7%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Gaines County earn?
Half of Gaines County's 6,929 households earn less than $74,132 a year (±$12,194), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $77,600 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gaines County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,132±$12,194 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,123±$8,110 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,645±$2,712 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8%±2.1 pts | 13.8% | −8.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9%±3.0 pts | 18.7% | −11.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8%±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±3.8 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Gaines County?
Owners occupy 74.6% of Gaines County's occupied homes and renters 25.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $200,700 by its owner (±$24,917). The median renter pays $789 a month including utilities, and 24.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gaines County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,700±$24,917 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $789±$83 | $1,403 | −$100 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.2%±11.4 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,758±$176 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.6%±4.5 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,719±18 | 12,128,515 | +1,218 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9%±5.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.2%±4.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.8%±3.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Gaines County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Gaines County in 2025 (19 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gaines County get to work?
73.2% of Gaines County's workers drive alone and 3.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Gaines County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0%±3.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±1.5 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.2%±4.9 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.3%±4.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0%±1.7 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.2 min±3.4 | 26.7 min | +5.1 min |
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 are Gaines County's census tracts?
Gaines County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,516 (Tract 9501) to $97,113 (Tract 9502.02).
| Tract 950148165950100 | 3,655±597 | $53,516 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.0148165950201 | 6,570±966 | $82,411 |
| Tract 9502.0248165950202 | 5,723±860 | $97,113 |
| Tract 950348165950300 | 6,284±282 | $60,720 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gaines County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 109th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 36th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd of 254 |
| Median household income | 56th of 253 |
| Median home value | 83rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 198th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 232nd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 238th of 252 |
| Median age | 251st of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gaines County 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' school search.