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Gaines

County:
Genesee County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.374
State:
Michigan

Gaines is a village located in Genesee County, Michigan. Gaines has a 2026 population of 368. Gaines is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 373 in 2020.

The median household income in Gaines is $62,083 with a poverty rate of 7.07%. The median age in Gaines is 42.9 years: 37 years for males, and 48.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 142.1 males.

368
Total Population
985
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.27%
Growth

Gaines Population

Gaines Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026368-1-0.27%
2025369-1-0.27%
2024370-1-0.27%
2023371-1-0.27%
2022372-2-0.53%
202137410.27%
2020373-1-0.27%
201935800%
2018358-3-0.83%
2017361-2-0.55%
2016363-2-0.55%
2015365-2-0.54%
2014367-5-1.34%
2013372-2-0.53%
2012374-3-0.8%
2011377-3-0.79%
2010379-1-0.26%

Median Age

Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 48.1 years
Male: 37 years

Gaines Adults

There are 403 adults, (116 of whom are seniors) in Gaines.

Sex Ratio

Female: 228 (41.3%)
Male: 324 (58.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Gaines includes 88.77% White, 4.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White49088.77%
Black or African American254.53%
Two or more races193.44%
Other race132.36%
Native American50.91%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race132.36%
Native American20.36%
White10.18%
Two or more races10.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White48988.59%
Black or African American254.53%
Two or more races183.26%
Native American30.54%

Gaines Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Gaines' average per capita income is $50,417. Household income levels show a median of $62,083. The poverty rate stands at 7.07%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$72,716$79,701
Married Families$66,250-
Households$62,083$71,728
Non Families$38,750$50,231

$50,417

Average Income

$62,083

Median Household Income

7.07%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)