Gaines County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 22,906 with a growth rate of 1.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gaines County, Texas is the 109th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 17,588 and has seen a growth of 30.24% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,821 | 383 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 24,438 | 383 | 1.59% |
| 2027 | 24,055 | 383 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 23,672 | 383 | 1.64% |
| 2025 | 23,289 | 383 | 1.67% |
| 2024 | 22,906 | 383 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 22,523 | 383 | 1.73% |
| 2022 | 22,140 | 262 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 21,878 | 179 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 21,699 | 159 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 21,540 | 741 | 3.56% |
| 2018 | 20,799 | 224 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 20,575 | 98 | 0.48% |
| 2016 | 20,477 | 273 | 1.35% |
| 2015 | 20,204 | 885 | 4.58% |
| 2014 | 19,319 | 521 | 2.77% |
| 2013 | 18,798 | 493 | 2.69% |
| 2012 | 18,305 | 398 | 2.22% |
| 2011 | 17,907 | 319 | 1.81% |
| 2010 | 17,588 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 14,123 | 973 | 7.4% |
| 1980 | 13,150 | 1,557 | 13.43% |
| 1970 | 11,593 | -674 | -5.49% |
| 1960 | 12,267 | 3,358 | 37.69% |
| 1950 | 8,909 | 773 | 9.5% |
| 1940 | 8,136 | 5,336 | 190.57% |
| 1930 | 2,800 | 1,782 | 175.05% |
| 1920 | 1,018 | -237 | -18.88% |
| 1910 | 1,255 | 1,200 | 2181.82% |
| 1900 | 55 | -13 | -19.12% |
| 1890 | 68 | 60 | 750% |
| 1880 | 8 | -24,813 | -99.97% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,823 | 76.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,386 | 15.46% |
| Other race | 1,148 | 5.24% |
| Black or African American | 541 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,057 | 3.08 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Married | 4,558 | 3.85 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 1,647 | 1.13 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 713 | 2.6 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 139 | 3.42 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.08
Average Household Size
76.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,171 | 9.93% |
| Associates Degree | 656 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 786 | 6.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 164 | 1.39% |
| High School Graduate | 3,618 | 30.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,751 | 31.8% |
| Some College | 1,648 | 13.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,895 | 4,026 | 731 |
| Hispanic | 4,298 | 2,321 | 167 |
| 2+ Races | 1,726 | 1,120 | 177 |
| Other Race | 756 | 333 | 0 |
| Black | 426 | 355 | 26 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 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 white people with a rate of 10.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,350 | $83,208 | $67,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,694 | $0 | $50,868 |
| High School Graduate | $51,451 | $81,321 | $25,905 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $71,747 | $76,575 | $26,250 |
| Overall | $57,455 | $78,506 | $32,438 |
| Some College | $46,629 | $77,617 | $33,433 |
$57,455
Average Earnings
$78,506
Average Male
$32,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.17% of Gaines County, Texas residents speak only English, while 56.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 34.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,671 | 908 | 10.47% |
| White | 12,381 | 693 | 5.6% |
| Multiple | 3,367 | 552 | 16.39% |
| Other | 1,140 | 171 | 15% |
| Black | 527 | 2 | 0.38% |
7.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.17%
Male Poverty Rate
8.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gaines County, Texas is Multiple, with 16.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gaines County, Texas is Black, with 0.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.58% |
| Some College | 5.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.15% |
| Female Employed | 4.16% |
| Male Employed | 2.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,458 | $106,476 |
| Households | $76,605 | $93,729 |
| Married Families | $103,152 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,776 | $49,492 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
61.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
570
Number of Veterans
570
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Vietnam | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 54 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 213 |
| 35 to 54 | 198 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 75+ | 54 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 380 | 3.63% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 4.46% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 4.5% |
| Black | 86 | 20.05% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
62.46%
Born in Gaines County, Texas
75.72%
Native Born
24.28%
Foreign Born
17.4%
Non Citizen
6.88%
Naturalized
75.72% of Gaines County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 62.46% having been born in Texas. 17.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.