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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gaines

Michigan · 366 residents · 0.374 sq mi
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Gaines has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 71 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $89,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

366
−16%since 1990
from 437 in 1990
1990 – 2025
979 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 1,168 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+11%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3143794445095741990201020202024Gaines
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,375
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,143 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,790
+91%since 1990
from $10,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.3%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $356 in 1990
US average: $602
77.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
22.4% rent
2.0
−1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(56)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(341)
Black1.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.5%(2)
Diversity Score10.2%(37)
10
−20%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+16.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−35%since 1990
from 29.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaines, Michigan?

Gaines, Michigan has about 366 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gaines, Michigan?

The typical household in Gaines, Michigan earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaines, Michigan expensive?

In Gaines, Michigan, the median home is worth about $89,300, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Gaines, Michigan?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gaines, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaines, Michigan?

About 10.3% of people in Gaines, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaines, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaines, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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