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Gaines, MI

Gaines is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 380 at the 2010 census. The village is within Gaines Township. 

The Village of Gaines area did not see a settler until 1856. The first passenger train passed through the future village site on July 4, 1856, and a post office, Gaines Station, was established that same year. In 1859, the village was platted. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad depot was built in 1884. The Village of Gaines was incorporated in 1875.

The Gaines Train Station saw its last passengers boarded and disembarked in 1957. In the 1970s, a business occupied the building. After being vacant for years, the S.O.S. – Save Our Station group of Gaines residents organized in 1992 to restore the station. SOS was later incorporated as the nonprofit Gaines Station Incorporated. After $100,000 in repairs in 1997, the station was turned over to the village. The station then began its use as the smallest branch of the Genesee District Library. On July 15, 2017, a Michigan Historical Marker was unveiled for the station. In August 2016, the village's lone police officer retired. By March 9, 2017, the village council formally dissolved the police department and Gaines Township purchased the police car.

The village was incorporated under the General Law Village Act provisions making its government form a weak mayor-council. The governing body is the Village Council which comprises the Village President, its presiding officer, and 6 trustees. Treasurer and Clerk are elected. The trustees are elected for two-year terms. The elected officers are elected to one-year terms. Police services are provided by Gaines Township.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land. It lies within Gaines Township at the border with Argentine Township.

Gaines places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Retreat Salon & Skin Spa provides a tranquil environment with massages, facials, and body treatments aimed at relaxation and rejuvenation. Charlevoix Fitness Center features modern exercise equipment, personal training services, and a range of group fitness classes suitable for all levels. Harmony Yoga offers a serene space for yoga practice, with classes designed to improve flexibility, strength, and mindfulness. Michigan's Family Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a comprehensive range of chiropractic services. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. Gaines Parks and Recreation Department organizes outdoor activities, walking trails, and community sports programs that encourage an active lifestyle. Hurley Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.

The top sites in Gaines, MI are Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, Sloan Museum of Discovery, and Longway Planetarium.

Population: 375 (2022). ZIP Code: 49316. Area code: 616. Elevation: 817 ft (249 m). Area: 35.76 sq mi (92.62 km2).

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What county is Gaines, MI?

Gaines is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 380 at the 2010 census. The village is within Gaines Township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land. It lies within Gaines Township at the border with Argentine Township.

Is Gaines, MI a good place to live?

Gaines is in Genesee County. Living in Gaines offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Gaines tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Gaines are above average.

What are the demographics of Gaines, MI?

With 6,620 people, Gaines is the 284th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Gaines racial/ethnic groups are White (92.1%) followed by Hispanic (4.4%) and Two or More (2.8%). In 2022, the median household income of Gaines households was $81,849. Gaines households made slightly more than Elba township households ($81,764) and Empire households ($81,696) . However, 1.9% of Gaines families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia - Gaines, MI

Village of Gaines

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Michigan Demographics

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad

Sloan Museum of Discovery

Longway Planetarium

Retreat Salon & Skin Spa

Charlevoix Fitness Center 

Harmony Yoga

Michigan's Family Chiropractic

Planet Fitness

Gaines Parks and Recreation Department

Hurley Medical Center

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