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Gaines, MI

Village in Genesee County, Michigan.

Population

552

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,477

ZIP codes

0

Gaines and its ZIP codes

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Gaines at a glance

  • Gaines is about 8.3 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • The median household income is $62,083, 15% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,800 (42% below Michigan) and median rent is $850 a month.

Local data for Gaines, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gaines, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$62,083

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$134,800

Median rent

$850/mo

Homeownership

89.2%

Bachelor's or higher

11.7%

Median age

42.9

Average commute

31.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (156), Irish Americans (74), Polish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Gaines.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,658

134,908 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,595

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.8B

FY 2026, $6,791 per person

Genesee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gaines, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.4%
  • Carpooled11.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home6.9%

Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gaines, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

750

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

330

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

83° / 15°F

33.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gaines, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.4%

U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Gaines

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ByronVillage3.6 mi0.7
DurandCity4.8 mi2
ArgentineCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.4
Swartz CreekCity7.2 mi4.2
LindenCity7.5 mi2.4
VernonVillage7.6 mi1
LennonVillage7.8 mi0.9
BancroftVillage7.8 mi0.5
Lake FentonCensus-designated place10 mi5.5
FentonCity11 mi6.7
CorunnaCity13 mi3.2
FlushingCity14 mi3.6
MorriceVillage14 mi1.3
MiddletownCensus-designated place14 mi0.5
Grand BlancCity15 mi3.6
FlintCity15 mi33.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gaines, MI in?
Gaines is in Genesee County, Michigan.
What is the population of Gaines, MI?
About 552 people live in Gaines, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gaines?
Nearby places include Byron (3.6 mi), Durand (4.8 mi), Argentine (6.7 mi), Swartz Creek (7.2 mi), Linden (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023