Gaines County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Gaines County, Texas has a population of 22,232, the 109th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $74,132 and the median home value is $200,700. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

Gaines County Quick Facts

Population 22,232

Median Household Income $74,13290% MOE ±$12,194

Median Home Value $200,70090% MOE ±$24,917

Poverty Rate 6.8%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.4%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 29.3 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 74.6%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.7%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 57.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 22,232 109th of 254

Median Income $74,132 6% lower than state

Poverty Rate 6.8%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Gaines County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	20,706	22,232	+7.4%
Median household income	$77,601	$74,132	No clear change (-4.5%)
Median home value¹	$185,714	$200,700	No clear change (+8.1%)
Median gross rent	$889	$789	-11.2%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Gaines

$74,132

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Gaines

$200,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 19.2%

$50K-$100K 31.6%

$100K+ 35.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

2.3%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

11.2%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

61.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.6%

Renter 25.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $789/mo 12.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

35.8%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

16.0%

75+

3.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Gaines County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Seminole	7,184	$60,390	6.5%	$177,000
Denver City	4,368	$85,250	13.4%	$172,800
Seagraves	2,691	$46,433	18.8%	$68,400
Loop	128	$39,250	2.3%	$9,999

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Population Overview

Gaines County is located in Texas with a total population of 22,232. It is the 109th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Gaines County is 29.3 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, Gaines County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Gaines County is $74,132. This is 6% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $200,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Gaines County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Gaines County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.3%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 57.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Gaines County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gaines County, Texas?

Gaines County has a population of 22,232, making it the 109th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Gaines County?

The median household income in Gaines County is $74,132 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Gaines County, Texas?

Gaines County contains 4 Census-designated places.