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Seminole, TX
City in Gaines County, Texas.
Population
7,184
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,728
ZIP codes
0
Seminole and its ZIP codes
Seminole at a glance
- Seminole is about 15 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 339th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $60,390 a year, 23% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Seminole, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Seminole, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,390
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
74.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,109), German Americans (649), Taiwanese Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gaines County. PPP loans are for Seminole.
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
Seminole, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled18.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Seminole, 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
94° / 28°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Seminole, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.1%
U.S. 11.1% +13.0 pts
Cities near Seminole
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeagravesCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LoopCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.5 |
| Denver CityTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| WellmanCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| North Hobbs, NMCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 26 |
| AndrewsCity | 28 mi | 6.9 |
| Nadine, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11.4 |
| Hobbs, NMCity | 28 mi | 26.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Seminole, TX in?
- Seminole is in Gaines County, Texas.
- What is the population of Seminole, TX?
- About 7,184 people live in Seminole, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Seminole?
- Nearby places include Seagraves (16 mi), Loop (19 mi), Denver City (20 mi), Wellman (26 mi), North Hobbs, NM (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023