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Gaylord

Kansas · 90 residents (2025 est.) · 0.255 sq mi
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Gaylord has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70
−52%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
275 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.0
+13%since 2000
from 52.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:90 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
58951331702081990201020202024Gaylord
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,083
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,251
+115%since 2000
from $14,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+41.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+33%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing26.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
45.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+48%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.5%(2)
Diversity Score
4
−65%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+263%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.3%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylord, Kansas?

Gaylord, Kansas has about 70 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaylord, Kansas?

The typical household in Gaylord, Kansas earns about $57,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaylord, Kansas expensive?

In Gaylord, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Gaylord, Kansas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gaylord, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaylord, Kansas?

About 17.1% of people in Gaylord, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaylord, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaylord, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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