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Gaines

Michigan · 380 residents · 0.374 sq mi
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Gaines has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380
+4%since 2000
from 366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,016 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 979 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3143794445095741990201020202024Gaines
2024552
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,933
−9%since 2000
from $19,790 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(341)
Black1.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(365)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(9)
Diversity Score10.9%(41)
Diversity Score
11
+6%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaines, Michigan?

Gaines, Michigan has about 380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaines, Michigan?

The typical household in Gaines, Michigan earns about $43,438 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Gaines, Michigan?

About 5.7% 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 7.8% 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 57 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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