Gaines, Michigan is a small rural town located in Genesee County. It has a population of 446 and a population density of 957 people per square mile, making it much less dense than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The local economy is largely based on agriculture and retail businesses, such as Dairy King, B & B Supermarket, Silverbullet Firearms, Printcraft Printing, and Grandma's Country Store. In addition to these businesses, Gaines also hosts numerous year-round outdoor activities such as hiking trails at the nearby Piney Creek Recreation Area, camping in the nearby State Forests, fishing on the West Branch of Kearsley Creek, or skiing at Mt. Holly Ski Resort. Additionally there are numerous organizations such as the Gaines Township Historical Society or the Gaines Lions club that promote community involvement. Locals and visitors alike can also take part in many annual sporting events such as the Kearsley Creek Raceway dirt track racing or the Thumb Area Sportman’s Club’s trap shooting competitions.
The population in Gaines is 446. There are 1,196 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Gaines is 46.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Gaines is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Gaines
- 51.1% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 15.1% are married with children
- 21.7% have children, but are single
Race in Gaines
- 93.2% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander