Gaines County, Texas

Gaines County
County
The Gaines County Courthouse in Seminole
The Gaines County Courthouse in Seminole
Map of Texas highlighting Gaines County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°44′N 102°38′W / 32.74°N 102.64°W / 32.74; -102.64
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1905
SeatSeminole
Largest citySeminole
Area
 • Total1,503 sq mi (3,890 km2)
 • Land1,502 sq mi (3,890 km2)
 • Water0.5 sq mi (1 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total21,598
 • Density14/sq mi (5.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district19th
Websitewww.co.gaines.tx.us

Gaines County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 21,598.[1] The county seat is Seminole.[2]

  1. ^ "Gaines County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.