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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gaylord

Michigan · 3,681 residents · 5.186 sq mi
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Gaylord has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,770. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $88,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,681
+13%since 1990
from 3,256 in 1990
1990 – 2025
710 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 628 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
+6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Gaylord
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,770
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,200 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,313
+71%since 1990
from $10,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.7%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $328 in 1990
US average: $602
52.5%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 52.5% in 1990
47.5% rent
3.1
+17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score3%(96)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,507)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(63)
Asian0.3%(11)
Diversity Score5.8%(214)
6
+96%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.7%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylord, Michigan?

Gaylord, Michigan has about 3,681 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gaylord, Michigan?

The typical household in Gaylord, Michigan earns about $28,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaylord, Michigan expensive?

In Gaylord, Michigan, the median home is worth about $88,200, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Gaylord, Michigan?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gaylord, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaylord, Michigan?

About 9.7% of people in Gaylord, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaylord, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaylord, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 425 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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