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Gaylord

Michigan · 4,286 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 $33,353. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,900. Households here earn about 44% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,286
+16%since 2000
from 3,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
826 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+2%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Gaylord
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,353
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,770 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,991
+33%since 2000
from $17,313 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
63.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
−6%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(3,507)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(63)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(214)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,885)
Black1.1%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(108)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other2.7%(118)
Diversity Score16.6%(713)
Diversity Score
17
+187%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylord, Michigan?

Gaylord, Michigan has about 4,286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaylord, Michigan?

The typical household in Gaylord, Michigan earns about $33,353 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 $95,900, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Gaylord, Michigan?

About 20.2% 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 17.4% 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 1,030 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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