Gaines, New York
Gaines: town in Orleans County, New York, United States
About
Gaines is a town located in the county of Orleans in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,378 and a population density of 98 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,152 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gaines
| Population | 3,152 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Orleans County |
| Area | 34.46 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2851,-78.2153 |
| Altitude | 430 feet / 131 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:00:18 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 91 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.17% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Gaines is located at 43°17'6"N 78°12'55"W (43.2850600, -78.2153000).
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 6 to 10 mph....
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Gaines decreased by 7.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,378 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,398 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,368 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,338 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,304 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,265 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,243 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,209 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,200 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,176 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,152 | -0.76% | estimation process |
People born in Gaines (2)
People born in Gaines, including surgeon John Henry Beech, ornithologist Frank H. Lattin, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gaines, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196121 | SUNY College at Brockport | Brockport (NY) | 14420-2919 |
| 431196 | Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | Batavia (NY) | 14020 |
| 191339 | Genesee Community College | Batavia (NY) | 14020 |
| 194958 | Roberts Wesleyan College | Rochester (NY) | 14624 |
| 439817 | Northeastern Seminary | Rochester (NY) | 14624 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gaines, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| BUF | Buffalo–Depew station | 55 Dick Road | RAIL |
| NFL | Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center | 27th St. and Lockport Rd. | RAIL |
| BFX | Buffalo–Exchange Street | 75 Exchange Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gaines.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Post Office | Albion (NY) | 14411 |
| Waterpor Post Office | Waterport (NY) | 14571 |
| Ken Post Office | Kent (NY) | 14477 |
| Fancher Post Office | Fancher (NY) | 14452 |
| Kendall Post Office | Kendall (NY) | 14476 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gaines, Pennsylvania human settlement in United States of America with a population of 532 people.
- Gaines, Michigan human settlement in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 357 people.
Other cities in Orleans County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Orleans County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 13,142 | Town in Putnam County, New York, United States |
| Ridgeway | 6,243 | Town of New York, United States |
| Albion | 5,744 | Town in Orleans County, New York |
| Medina | 5,584 | Village in New York |
| Murray | 4,613 | Town in New York, United States |
| Clarendon | 3,425 | Human settlement in Orleans County, New York, United States of America |
| Carlton | 2,811 | Town in New York, United States |
| Kendall | 2,583 | Human settlement in Orleans County, New York, United States of America |
| Holley | 1,662 | Human settlement in Orleans County, New York, United States of America |
| Lyndonville | 771 | Village in the town of Yates, Orleans County, New York, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gaines distances to largest New York cities