Gaines County's estimated 2026 population is 24,640 with a growth rate of 2.86% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gaines County is the 104th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 17,588 and has seen a growth of 40.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 29.3 years
Female: 29.1 years
Male: 29.3 years
There are 14,271 adults, (2,151 of whom are seniors) in Gaines County.
Female: 10,945 (49.2%)
Male: 11,287 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Gaines County includes 70.17% White, 5.45% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,601 | 70.17% |
| Two or more races | 4,836 | 21.75% |
| Other race | 1,211 | 5.45% |
| Black or African American | 460 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.56% |
Gaines County's average per capita income is $53,563. Household income levels show a median of $74,132. The poverty rate stands at 6.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,504 | - |
| Families | $83,339 | $110,515 |
| Households | $74,132 | $95,123 |
| Non Families | $31,346 | $49,922 |
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