Gaines County, Texas Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Gaines County, Texas
Gaines County, Texas Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
22,232
Median Age
29.3
Male Median
29.3
Female Median
29.1
Gaines County, Texas Population Growth

Gaines County, Texas Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +33.5%%.
+33.5%% Growth
Gaines County, Texas Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Gaines County, Texas Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.3 | 22,232 |
| 2023 | 29.3 | 21,904 |
| 2022 | 29.3 | 21,523 |
| 2021 | 28.2 | 21,167 |
| 2020 | 28.1 | 21,077 |
| 2019 | 27.8 | 20,706 |
| 2018 | 27.9 | 20,321 |
| 2017 | 28.1 | 19,889 |
| 2016 | 28.4 | 19,485 |
| 2015 | 28.9 | 18,916 |
| 2014 | 28.9 | 18,496 |
| 2013 | 29.1 | 18,019 |
| 2012 | 29.2 | 17,572 |
| 2011 | 29.2 | 17,123 |
| 2010 | 29.2 | 16,658 |
Gaines County, Texas Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 9.9% |
| 5–17 | 25.9% |
| 18–24 | 11.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.0% |
| 35–54 | 23.2% |
| 55–64 | 10.1% |
| 65+ | 9.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Gaines County, Texas
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 83.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 65.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 17.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Gaines County, Texas
The median age in Gaines County, Texas is 29.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Gaines County, Texas is 22,232.
In Gaines County, Texas, seniors (ages 65+) make up 9.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 25.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Gaines County, Texas has remained stable.