Gaines County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,232 | — | #1,763 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,132 | -1.4% | #901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.3 years | -24.7% | #3,184 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $200,700 | -28.8% | #1,397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $789 | -32.2% | #2,192 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | -45.8% | #190 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Gaines County has a population of 22,232, making it the #1,763 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.3 years, which is 24.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Gaines County is $74,132, ranking #901 out of 3,222 counties — 1.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Gaines County is $200,700 (-28.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $789/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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63.3% of residents in Gaines County have health insurance coverage, which is 30.9% below the national rate.
About Gaines County, Texas
Gaines County, Texas has a total population of 22,232, making it the 1,763rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Gaines County is 29.3 years, which is 24.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Gaines County is $74,132, which ranks #901 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Gaines County is $200,700, 28.8% below the national median. Renters in Gaines County pay a median gross rent of $789 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Gaines County, 11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 65.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 63.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.
Gaines County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (40.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (2.1%).
All data for Gaines County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.