Seminole, Texas

According to eZine Religion, Seminole, Texas is located in Gaines County, a county in the West Texas region of the United States. It is situated about 65 miles southwest of Lubbock and about 50 miles east of New Mexico. The city has a warm semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. Average temperatures range from a low of 32°F in January to a high of 95°F in July.

The city was originally established as a trading post by pioneers who visited the area in the late 19th century and early 20th century. It was incorporated as a town in 1921 and became an official city two years later. The economy of Seminole is primarily based on agricultural activities such as farming and ranching. Other industries include oil production, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, tourism, and government services.

The public school system consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative education center. There are also several private schools located within Seminole’s city limits including St Mary’s Catholic School and Trinity Christian Academy. Higher education opportunities are provided by Howard College located nearby in Big Spring, Texas.

Seminole boasts several notable landmarks such as the historic Gaines County Courthouse which was built in 1936; the Seminole Municipal Airport which serves small aircrafts; and the Santa Fe Depot Museum which houses artifacts from Seminole’s past including railroad memorabilia from when it served an important stop on the Santa Fe Railroad line during its heyday in the early 1900s. Additionally, there are multiple parks throughout Seminole that offer recreational activities for residents to enjoy such as fishing ponds, walking trails and playgrounds for children to explore nature or play sports like baseball or basketball.

Population: 5,910. Estimated population in July 2020: 5,954 (+0.7% change)
Males: 2,840 (48.1%), Females: 3,070 (51.9%)

Gaines County

Zip code: 79360

Median resident age: 32.3 years
Median household income: $32,063
Median house value: $48,500

Races in Seminole:

Ancestries: United States (16.3%), German (8.5%), English (4.2%), Irish (3.6%), French (1.2%).

Elevation: 3297 feet

Land area: 3.4 square miles

Population

Seminole, Texas is located in Gaines County in the West Texas region of the state. It is a small town with a population of 6,621 people according to the 2019 United States Census. The majority of the population is Caucasian, accounting for 83.7% of the total population. Hispanic or Latino account for 12% of the population and African American account for 1.9%. Other races make up 2.4% of Seminole’s population.

The median age in Seminole is 31 years old which is slightly lower than the national average of 37 years old. The median household income in Seminole is $40,000 which is slightly lower than the national average at $60,000 per year. Around 21% of households live below poverty level compared to 14% nationally. Of those living below poverty level, nearly half are children under 18 years old and nearly two-thirds are female headed households with no husband present.

The local economy relies heavily on farming and oil production as well as related industries such as food processing and transportation services. The unemployment rate in Seminole stands at 5%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4%. Education levels vary widely with only 11% holding a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 33% nationally. Despite this educational gap, there are many career opportunities available due to its proximity to larger cities such as Midland and Odessa where employment opportunities are plentiful.

For population 25 years and over in Seminole

• High school or higher: 61.8%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.8%
• Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
• Unemployed: 4.0%
• Mean travel time to work: 15.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Seminole city

• Never married: 19.1%
• Now married: 63.3%
• Separated: 2.5%
• Widowed: 7.6%
• Divorced: 7.6%

10.7% Foreign born (10.1% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -594 (-9.1%).

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