Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gaines, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

552

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.6%489

Black

4.5%25

Two or More

3.3%18

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%17

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.5%2

High School Diploma

32.2%119

Some College (<1 yr)

12.2%45

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%52

Associate's Degree

7.9%29

Bachelor's Degree

11.1%41

Master's Degree

0.3%1

Doctorate

0.3%1

HS or Higher

78.6%

BA or Higher

11.7%

Graduate+

0.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$134,800

Median Renti

$850

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.2%174

Renter-Occupied

10.8%21

Total Units

205

Homeownership

89.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.2%9

$50K–$100K

13.8%24

$100K–$150K

55.2%96

$150K–$200K

20.7%36

$200K–$300K

2.9%5

$300K–$500K

2.3%4

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2000–2009

1.5%3

1990–1999

7.3%15

1980–1989

5.9%12

1970–1979

16.6%34

1960–1969

9.3%19

1950–1959

11.2%23

1940–1949

2.9%6

1939 or earlier

45.4%93

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.9%152

Electricity

20%39

Fuel Oil

1%2

Wood

1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,083

Mean Household Incomei

$71,728

Per Capita Incomei

$27,484

Poverty Ratei

7.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

227

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%12

$15K–$20K

2.6%5

$20K–$25K

3.1%6

$25K–$30K

3.1%6

$30K–$35K

4.6%9

$35K–$40K

4.1%8

$40K–$45K

5.1%10

$45K–$50K

9.2%18

$50K–$60K

10.8%21

$60K–$75K

24.6%48

$75K–$100K

6.2%12

$100K–$125K

6.7%13

$125K–$150K

5.1%10

$150K–$200K

7.2%14

$200K+

1.5%3

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

218

Avg. Commutei

31.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

17(4.2% of civilian adults)