Gaines, Michigan
| Village of Gaines | |
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| Village | |
 Location of the Village of Gaines within Genesee County, Michigan. |
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| Coordinates: 42°52′20″N 83°54′47″W / 42.87222°N 83.91306°WCoordinates: 42°52′20″N 83°54′47″W / 42.87222°N 83.91306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Genesee |
| Township | Gaines Township |
| Settled | 1856 |
| Platted | 1859 |
| Incorporated | 1875 |
| Government | |
| • Type | president-council |
| • President | Sam Stiff |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 380 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 375 |
| • Density | 1,027.0/sq mi (396.5/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 48436 |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-31200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0626594 |
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 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. The Grand Trunk Western Railroad depot, built in 1884, now houses a library branch.
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 trustee are elected for two-year terms. The elected officers are elected to one year terms. Police services are provided by Gaines Township.
Village Council
Barb Ferris, James Savage, Carol Erickson
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.
As of the census of 2010, there were 380 people, 154 households, and 98 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,027.0 inhabitants per square mile (396.5/km2). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 462.2 per square mile (178.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.
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