Gaines County's 2026 population is estimated at 23,628, reflecting a 1.58% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Gaines County is the 107th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 17,588 and has grown 34.34% since 2010.
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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