Gaines County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 110th-largest in Texas
The population of Gaines County, Texas is 21,904 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 110th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $76,605, the median home value is $185,300, and the median age is 29.3.
The population of Gaines County has grown 30.2% since 2010 (17,588 → 22,892), a +1.90% annualized rate.
21,904
Population
+1.90%
Annual growth
15
People / sq mi
$76,605
Median Income
$185,300
Median Home Value
Gaines County covers 1,502 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.
About Gaines County, TX
Educational attainment is the headline number in Gaines County: 8.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Gaines County is a county in Texas with a population of 21,904.
The typical household earns $76,605 a year, near the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.4%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $185,300, with typical rent around $788.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 8.1%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.6%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Gaines County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Gaines County had a population of 17,588 in 2010 and 22,892 in 2024, a 30.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,892 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.91%.
22,892
Population (2024)
17,588
Population (2010)
22,892
Peak (2024)
1.91%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,588 |
| 2011 | 17,907 |
| 2012 | 18,305 |
| 2013 | 18,798 |
| 2014 | 19,319 |
| 2015 | 20,204 |
| 2016 | 20,477 |
| 2017 | 20,575 |
| 2018 | 20,799 |
| 2019 | 21,540 |
| 2020 | 21,704 |
| 2021 | 21,885 |
| 2022 | 22,157 |
| 2023 | 22,524 |
| 2024 | 22,892 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
29.3
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
9.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 29.6% · Seniors (65+): 9.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $76,605+$313 vs state |
| Mean household income | $93,729 |
| Per-capita income | $30,786 |
| Poverty rate | 5.4%-5.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Gaines County is agriculture, accounting for 23.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.3%
Carpool
71.7%
Public transit
3.6%
Work from home
23.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$185,300$-75,100 vs state
Median home value
$788
Median rent
76.6%
Homeownership rate
7,661
Total housing units
92.1%
Occupied
7.9%
Vacant
23.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
67.6%
With health insurance
90.4%
With broadband internet
11.5%
Foreign-born
4.1%
Veterans (18+)
13.2%
With a disability
43.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
58.3%
High School+
8.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gaines County, Texas has a population of 21,904 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 110th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 15 people per square mile.
The population of Gaines County has grown 30.2% since 2010 (17,588 → 22,892), a +1.90% annualized rate.
The median household income in Gaines County, Texas is $76,605, with mean (average) household income of $93,729 and per-capita income of $30,786. 5.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Gaines County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (76.8%), Black or African American (2.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Gaines County, Texas is 29.3 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Gaines County is $185,300 and median monthly rent is $788. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,661 total housing units, 7.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Gaines County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 23.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Gaines County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.