Gaines Charter Township, Kent County, Michigan
Gaines Charter Township is a charter township in Kent County, Michigan. About 29,469 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 29,469 ± 35
- County
- Kent County
- School district
- Caledonia Community Schools
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi (92.5 km²)
- Type
- Charter townshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $82,738 ± $6,919
- Median home value
- $325,200 ± $15,173
- Water area
- 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2608131240
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.804563, -85.604752
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Leighton Township, Allegan County5.2 mi south
- Caledonia Township5.6 mi east
- Kentwood (city)5.6 mi north
- Byron Township6.1 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Gaines Charter Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Kent County, largest first
- Plainfield Charter Township34,040 people
- Byron Township27,691 people
- Cascade Charter Township19,864 people
- Grand Rapids Charter Township19,053 people
- Caledonia Township16,485 people
- Ada Township14,524 people
- Cannon Township14,450 people
- Alpine Township14,040 people
- Algoma Township12,264 people
- Sparta Township9,494 people
- Courtland Township9,102 people
- Solon Township6,543 people
All 20
- Lowell Charter Township6,338 people
- Oakfield Township6,122 people
- Tyrone Township5,132 people
- Nelson Township4,940 people
- Vergennes Township4,853 people
- Spencer Township4,200 people
- Grattan Township3,840 people
- Bowne Township3,308 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Kent County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Gaines Charter Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 20 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 2 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:03 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 8:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:08 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 9:25 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:10 AM | 5:33 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:54 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 7:01 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May 15 | 6:19 AM | 8:58 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:03 AM | 9:22 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:17 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:48 AM | 8:44 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:22 AM | 7:52 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:55 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:34 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Dec 15 | 8:05 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A charter township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Kent County or the local office.
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