2023 ACS Census Data · Population 21,904
Gaines County is a small county in Texas with a population of 21,904. The median household income is $76,605, 18% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.4%, median home value is $185,300, and 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 67% below the national average.
Population
21,904
2023 estimate
Rank #1777 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$76,605
Household
Rank #645 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$185,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1414 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
8.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #3207 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
24.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
56.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% above Texas avg·18% above national avg
Poverty Rate
51% above Texas avg·51% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above Texas avg·3% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$30,786
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% above Texas avg·11% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% below Texas avg·15% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% above Texas avg·5% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% above Texas avg·8% above national avg
Housing Units
7,661
Households
7,057
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,653
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
63% below Texas avg·67% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
30% below Texas avg·34% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
35.6%
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