Gaines Township, Kent County, Michigan

Gaines Charter Township is a charter township of Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 25,146 at the 2010 United States Census,[3] up from 20,112 at the 2000 census.

There is also Gaines Township, Genesee County, Michigan.
Gaines Charter Township, Michigan
Charter township
Gaines Charter Township
Gaines Charter Township
Coordinates: 42°50′4″N 85°38′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
Area
 • Total35.76 sq mi (92.62 km2)
 • Land35.70 sq mi (92.47 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation
817 ft (249 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total25,146
 • Density704/sq mi (271.9/km2)
Time zoneEastern (EST)
FIPS code26-081-31240[1]
GNIS feature ID1626329[2]
Websitewww.gainestownship.org

The township is about 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown Grand Rapids. It is directly south of the city of Kentwood. Caledonia Charter Township and the village of Caledonia are to the east. Leighton Township in Allegan County is to the south and Byron Township to the west.

Gaines Township was established in 1848.[4]

Communities
  • Cutlerville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the northwest of the township, straddling the boundary with Byron Township.
  • Corinth is an unincorporated community in the southwest part of the township at 42°46′58″N 85°39′49″W[5] on the boundary with Byron Township. In 1866, three Cody brothers built a steam-powered grist mill and sawmill here, and the place became known as "Cody's Mills". A village named "Corinth" was platted and recorded for Jacob and David Rosenberg by Robert S. Jackson on September 14, 1871. A post office named Cody's Mills was established in May 1867, was renamed Corinth in March 1871, and operated until December 1899.[6]
  • Dutton is an unincorporated community located within the township, centered at the intersection of Dutton Avenue and 68th Street. It consists of two light industrial centers, planned residential areas, and a large trailer park. It was started in 1870.[7]
  • Gaines Center had a post office from 1854 to 1856.[8]
  • Gainesville was a station on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. It had a post office from 1856 until 1871.[9]

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.8 square miles (92.6 km2), of which 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.16%, are water.[3]

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census,[1] there were 25,146 people, 9,220 households, and 6,740 families in the township. The population density was 704.3 per square mile (270.1/km2). There were 9,866 housing units at an average density of 276.3 per square mile (106.0/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 77.5% White, 9.0% African American, 0.40% Native American, 4.6% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.01% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.1% of the population.

There were 9,220 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.15.

The township population contained 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in the township was $53,415, and the median income for a family was $56,402. About 3.2% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.[10] Males had a median income of $41,446 versus $27,333 for females. The per capita income for the township was $23,459.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gaines Township, Kent County, Michigan
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Gaines charter township, Kent County, Michigan". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  4. Romig p. 215
  5. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corinth, Michigan
  6. Romig p. 134
  7. Romig p. 166
  8. Romig p. 216
  9. Romig p. 215
  10. Based on data from 2000 Census.
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