Seminole
City in Gaines County, Texas
Seminole is a city in Gaines County, Texas, with 6,988 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,297 ft (1,005 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seagraves, 16.0 miles N.
- 6,988residents (2020 Census)
- 3,297 ftelevation · 1,005 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,680 / sq mipopulation density
- 79360ZIP code
About Seminole
Seminole is a city in and the county seat of Gaines County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Seminole had a population of 6,988. Seminole and Gaines County are home to a large population of Low German Mennonites from Russia who came to West Texas in the 1980s.
It is the birthplace of country music singers Larry Gatlin and Tanya Tucker.
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Living in Seminole
- Median household income
- $60,390
- Median home value
- $177,000
- Median rent
- $858/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Seminole had 6,988 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,988 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,680 per sq mi (649 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Seminole at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Gaines County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,988 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.16 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7222° N, 102.6498° W |
| ZIP code | 79360 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4866764 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Seminole
- Seagraves16.0 mi N
- Loop19.0 mi NE
- Denver City20.0 mi NW
- Wellman25.9 mi NE
- Nadine, NM27.5 mi W
- North Hobbs, NM27.7 mi W
- Andrews28.3 mi S
- Hobbs, NM29.7 mi W
- McKinney Acres30.2 mi S
- Plains33.7 mi N
- Welch33.9 mi NE
- Eunice, NM35.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Seminole
What county is Seminole in?
Seminole is in Gaines County, Texas.
What is the population of Seminole, TX?
6,988 people lived in Seminole at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Seminole, TX?
The ZIP code of Seminole is 79360.
What is the elevation of Seminole?
3,297 feet (1,005 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Seminole?
Seagraves (16.0 mi), Loop (19.0 mi), Denver City (20.0 mi), Wellman (25.9 mi), Nadine (27.5 mi).
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