Gaines, Michigan facts for kids
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Gaines, Michigan
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Location within Genesee County
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 Gaines, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Township | Gaines |
| Settled | 1856 |
| Platted | 1859 |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 377 |
| • Density | 1,008.02/sq mi (389.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48436
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-31200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626594 |
| Website | https://villageofgaines.net/ |
Gaines is a small village located in Genesee County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2010, about 380 people lived there. The village is also located within a larger area called Gaines Township.
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The Story of Gaines Village
Gaines Village was first settled in 1856. On July 4, 1856, the very first passenger train traveled through the area. A post office called Gaines Station was also set up that same year.
In 1859, the village area was officially mapped out. The village became an official "incorporated" village in 1875. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad built a train station, known as a depot, in 1884.
The Gaines Train Station
The Gaines Train Station welcomed its last passengers in 1957. After that, a business used the building in the 1970s. The station then sat empty for many years.
In 1992, a group of Gaines residents formed "S.O.S. – Save Our Station." They wanted to fix up the old station. This group later became a non-profit organization called Gaines Station Incorporated. After spending $100,000 on repairs in 1997, the station was given to the village.
The station then became the smallest branch of the Genesee District Library. On July 15, 2017, a special Michigan Historical Marker was placed at the station. This marker helps people remember its important history.
Changes in Village Services
In August 2016, the village's only police officer retired. By March 9, 2017, the village council officially closed the police department. Gaines Township then bought the village's police car.
Where is Gaines Located?
Gaines is a small village that covers about 0.37 square miles (0.97 square kilometers) of land. It is located within Gaines Township. It sits right on the edge of Argentine Township.
People of Gaines Village
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 344 | — | |
| 1890 | 304 | −11.6% | |
| 1900 | 240 | −21.1% | |
| 1910 | 238 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 260 | 9.2% | |
| 1930 | 250 | −3.8% | |
| 1940 | 268 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 352 | 31.3% | |
| 1960 | 387 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 408 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 440 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 427 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 366 | −14.3% | |
| 2010 | 380 | 3.8% | |
| 2020 | 377 | −0.8% | |
| Source: Census Bureau. Census 1960- 2000, 2010. |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 380 people living in Gaines. These people lived in 154 households, and 98 of those were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.9%). A small number were African American (0.3%), Native American (0.5%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 38.5 years old.
- 26.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 6.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.1% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a nearly even split between males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Gaines para niños
