Seminole is a city located in Gaines County Texas. Seminole has a 2024 population of 7,288. It is also the county seat of Gaines County. Seminole is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Seminole is $80,781 with a poverty rate of 8.24%. The median age in Seminole is 31.2 years: 31.9 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seminole was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,950 | 70.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,451 | 20.66% |
| Other race | 354 | 5.04% |
| Asian | 185 | 2.63% |
| Native American | 62 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,649 | 2.6 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 1,607 | 3.36 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 894 | 1.16 | 56 | 44 |
| Female | 108 | 2.78 | 17.6 | 82.4 |
| Male | 40 | 4.05 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 6.12% |
| Associates Degree | 384 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 728 | 17.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 3.58% |
| High School Graduate | 1,493 | 35.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 748 | 17.75% |
| Some College | 451 | 10.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,099 | 1,356 | 127 |
| White | 1,894 | 1,650 | 580 |
| 2+ Races | 668 | 469 | 19 |
| Other Race | 276 | 159 | 14 |
| Asian | 185 | 185 | 172 |
| Black | 22 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 92.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,140 | $78,333 | $62,309 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,580 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,427 | $79,219 | $28,358 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,583 | $80,161 | $29,830 |
| Overall | $54,886 | $73,750 | $36,054 |
| Some College | $52,703 | $61,756 | $26,677 |
$54,886
Average Earnings
$73,750
Average Male
$36,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.91% of Seminole residents speak only English, while 41.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,961 | 437 | 11.03% |
| Multiple | 1,420 | 252 | 17.75% |
| White | 2,676 | 131 | 4.9% |
| Other | 348 | 36 | 10.34% |
8.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seminole is Multiple, with 17.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seminole is White, with 4.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.97% |
| Some College | 9% |
| High School | 5.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.48% |
| Male Employed | 3.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,027 | $99,494 |
| Households | $73,074 | $80,781 |
| Married Families | $87,559 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,832 | $44,046 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.0%
Male Marriage Rate
68.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
362
Number of Veterans
362
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 135 |
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 186 |
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 51 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 7.92% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 7.56% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 9.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.87%
Born in Seminole
85.25%
Native Born
14.75%
Foreign Born
9.45%
Non Citizen
5.3%
Naturalized
85.25% of Seminole residents were born in the United States, with 63.87% having been born in Texas. 9.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,574 | 57 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 7,517 | 57 | 0.76% |
| 2027 | 7,460 | 58 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 7,402 | 57 | 0.78% |
| 2025 | 7,345 | 57 | 0.78% |
| 2024 | 7,288 | 57 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 7,231 | 104 | 1.46% |
| 2022 | 7,127 | 42 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 7,085 | 26 | 0.37% |
| 2020 | 7,059 | -753 | -9.64% |
| 2019 | 7,812 | 232 | 3.06% |
| 2018 | 7,580 | 46 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 7,534 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 7,524 | 72 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 7,452 | 323 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 7,129 | 190 | 2.74% |
| 2013 | 6,939 | 177 | 2.62% |
| 2012 | 6,762 | 153 | 2.32% |
| 2011 | 6,609 | 110 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 6,499 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,910 | -432 | -6.81% |
| 1990 | 6,342 | 262 | 4.31% |
| 1980 | 6,080 | 1,073 | 21.43% |
| 1970 | 5,007 | -730 | -12.72% |
| 1960 | 5,737 | 2,258 | 64.9% |
| 1950 | 3,479 | -4,095 | -54.07% |