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Seagraves, TX
City in Gaines County, Texas.
Population
2,691
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,852
ZIP codes
0
Seagraves and its ZIP codes
Seagraves at a glance
- Seagraves is about 16 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,433, 41% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,400 (76% below Texas) and median rent is $654 a month.
Local data for Seagraves, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seagraves, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,433
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$68,400
Median rent
$654/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,681), Irish Americans (30), German Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaines County. PPP loans are for Seagraves.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,778
7,244 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$109M
FY 2026, $5,026 per person
How people get to work
Seagraves, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seagraves, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 27°F
19.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seagraves, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.3%
U.S. 11.1% +19.2 pts
Cities near Seagraves
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LoopCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 3.5 |
| WellmanCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Denver CityTown | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| SeminoleCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| PlainsTown | 23 mi | 1.5 |
| BrownfieldCity | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| WelchCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seagraves, TX in?
- Seagraves is in Gaines County, Texas.
- What is the population of Seagraves, TX?
- About 2,691 people live in Seagraves, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seagraves?
- Nearby places include Loop (8.9 mi), Wellman (11 mi), Denver City (16 mi), Seminole (16 mi), Plains (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023