Seminole CCD, Gaines County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Seminole CCD, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Seminole CCD, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Seminole CCD, Texas. The estimated population of Seminole CCD, Texas is 17,078 people, with a median age of 26.6.

We can look at the total population in Seminole CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,078
-0.72% +8.08%
2020
17,202
+3.26%
-
2019
16,659
+1.7%
-
2018
16,381
+3.67%
-
2017
15,801
- -

Population of Seminole CCD, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61.7%
65.2%
-5.37%
Black/African American
0.4%
2.3%
-82.61%
Native
0.8%
0.2%
+300.00%
Hispanic
35.6%
31.5%
+13.02%
Asian
1.2%
0.6%
+100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.3%
0.1%
+200.00%
Other
0%
0.2%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Seminole CCD, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 26.6 -1.85% 26.5 -3.28% 27 +0.75%
2020 27.1 -1.81% 27.4 -0.72% 26.8 -2.9%
2019 27.6 +0.73% 27.6 +1.47% 27.6 -0.36%
2018 27.4 -2.49% 27.2 -3.2% 27.7 -1.77%
2017 28.1 - 28.1 - 28.2 -

The median age of Seminole CCD, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,478 +30.55% 1,570 +13.05% 1,972 1,782
10 to 19 1,527 +1.12% 1,441 +1.47% 1,528 1,457
20 to 29 1,100 +19.51% 1,126 +13.13% 1,330 1,275
30 to 39 991 +7.52% 1,075 +8.45% 1,058 1,159
40 to 49 928 +19.93% 830 -0.34% 1,116 826
50 to 59 1,011 -23.62% 867 -0.89% 783 852
60 to 69 429 +34.95% 437 -4.08% 571 381
70+ 423 +5.51% 568 -3.66% 442 546

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Seminole CCD, Texas is $69,059.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Seminole CCD.

  • Under 25
    $27,188.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,441.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,941.00
  • 65 and over
    $21,389.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Seminole CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Seminole CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Seminole CCD, Texas is currently $79,963.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.95% of households in Seminole CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Seminole CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.36%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.48%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.95%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Seminole CCD is $25,003.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Seminole CCD by the total population of Seminole CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Seminole CCD, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Seminole CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.94%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.61%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Seminole CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Seminole CCD over the age of 16 is 11,380.

Of those people, a total of 61.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Seminole CCD is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,041 55.00% 1.40%
20 to 24 years 1,475 81.40% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 1,130 66.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,043 69.80% 10.30%
35 to 44 years 2,266 63.80% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 1,611 77.00% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 874 65.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 629 52.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 862 14.30% 10.60%
75 years and over 449 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Seminole CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,664 60.00% 4.10%
Black or African American 72 81.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 38 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 203 68.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 354 42.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,049 76.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 3,993 61.90% 3.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,026 60.20% 3.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Seminole CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Seminole CCD is 6,748, with median earnings of $42,111.00.

Women in Seminole CCD, Texas earning approximately 50.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,748 $42,111.00
Male 4,912 $52,833.00
Female 1,836 $26,458.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 939 $64,598.00
Business and Financial 159 $14,668.00
Computer and Mathematical 123 $64,010.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 272 $47,297.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $71,944.00
Healthcare Support 336 $26,092.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $48,866.00
Food Preparation and Serving 311 $20,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 132 $18,370.00
Personal Care and Service 59 $26,713.00
Sales 539 $54,009.00
Office and Administrative Support 549 $26,229.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 383 $42,548.00
Construction and Extraction 1,161 $44,027.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 493 $56,964.00
Production 356 $72,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 470 $63,147.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 709 $83,243.00 230 $31,900.00
Business and Financial 51 $0.00 108 $14,609.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $0.00 47 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 20 $0.00
Legal 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $54,095.00 203 $46,047.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3 $0.00 10 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 46 $80,568.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 332 $26,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 57 $48,866.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $20,858.00 177 $18,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $40,357.00 72 $17,826.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00 38 $0.00
Sales 447 $63,456.00 92 $53,448.00
Office and Administrative Support 178 $26,095.00 371 $28,355.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 357 $42,244.00 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,161 $44,027.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 493 $56,964.00 0 $0.00
Production 341 $72,813.00 15 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 436 $63,444.00 34 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,295 households in Seminole CCD, with an average household size of 3.21 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,241 families in Seminole CCD with an average family size of 3.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,341 225 675 1,054
Average Household Size 4.02 3.64 2.09 1.25
Total Families 3,341 225 675 0
Average Household Size 3.98 3.48 2.05 0

Poverty

Of the 4,241 families in Seminole CCD, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Seminole CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,726 housing units in Seminole CCD, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,295 92.47%
Vacant 431 7.53%

18.65% of the total 5,726 housing units in Seminole CCD are rental units. This is approximately 1,068 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,915 are occupied by the owner - or 68.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Seminole CCD is $643.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Seminole CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    312
  • Less than $500
    71
  • $500 to $999
    790
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    198
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    9
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Seminole CCD is $151,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Seminole CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    188
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    922
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    822
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    722
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    819
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    305
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    137
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Seminole CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Seminole CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    17
  • 1940 to 1949
    180
  • 1950 to 1959
    413
  • 1960 to 1969
    920
  • 1970 to 1979
    589
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,062
  • 1990 to 1999
    775
  • 2000 to 2009
    640
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,130
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Seminole CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    271
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,459
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,246
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,319

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Seminole CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Seminole CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

19 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Seminole CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    1,053
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,492
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,458
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    475
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    257
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    52
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    424
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    14
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    138
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    260
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    476
  • 90 or more minutes
    172

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Seminole CCD, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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