City

Seminole, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Gaines County  ·  Texas

👥17,284Population
💰$85,360Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂28.2Median Age
🏠$199,100Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 31.8%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0%Other: 0.3%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic31.8%
Black0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma1,037 (15.8%)
HS Graduate2,358 (35.9%)
Some College1,408 (21.5%)
Associates578 (8.8%)
Bachelors481 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree701 (10.7%)

Education

No HS: 15.8%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 10.7%Edu
No HS15.8%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College21.5%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate10.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,360 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$199,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units5,766
Vacant Units426

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Seminole, TX

Seminole is a city in Texas, located in Gaines County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,284 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.2 years.

Economically, Seminole is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,360 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Seminole is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seminole is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (67.13%).

Seminole, TX offers residents above-average earning potential within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Seminole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79360 17,284 $85,360 $199,100 $854 2.0% 18.0% 81.5%