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Gaylord

Minnesota · 2,305 residents · 1.887 sq mi
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Gaylord has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,305
+1%since 2000
from 2,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,222 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Gaylord
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,172
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,884
+11%since 2000
from $17,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+79%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(1,835)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(396)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(867)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,730)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino23%(530)
Asian1%(24)
Other1.2%(27)
Diversity Score48.6%(1,120)
Diversity Score
49
+28%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylord, Minnesota?

Gaylord, Minnesota has about 2,305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaylord, Minnesota?

The typical household in Gaylord, Minnesota earns about $36,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaylord, Minnesota expensive?

In Gaylord, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $123,700, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Gaylord, Minnesota?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gaylord, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaylord, Minnesota?

About 17.0% of people in Gaylord, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaylord, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaylord, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 370 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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