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Gaylord

Kansas · 87 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Gaylord has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,531. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $46,700. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 34.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−40%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
341 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.1
+11%since 2000
from 52.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58951331702081990201020202024Gaylord
202470
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,531
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,391
+95%since 2000
from $14,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$191
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+81%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(82)
Black2.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(7)
Diversity Score27.7%(24)
Diversity Score
28
+177%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+157%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylord, Kansas?

Gaylord, Kansas has about 87 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaylord, Kansas?

The typical household in Gaylord, Kansas earns about $34,531 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $191 a month.

How educated are people in Gaylord, Kansas?

About 25.2% 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 34.5% 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 101 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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