Gaylord is a city located in Sibley County Minnesota. Gaylord has a 2024 population of 2,341. It is also the county seat of Sibley County. Gaylord is currently growing at a rate of 0.64% annually and its population has increased by 2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,281 in 2020.
The average household income in Gaylord is $77,358 with a poverty rate of 15.85%. The median age in Gaylord is 43 years: 40 years for males, and 46.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gaylord was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,428 | 68.85% |
| Two or more races | 390 | 18.8% |
| Other race | 199 | 9.59% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.98% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 864 | 2.33 | 62.8 | 37.2 |
| Married | 393 | 3.44 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 362 | 1.14 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Female | 81 | 2.11 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Male | 28 | 2.86 | 21.4 | 78.6 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
62.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 125 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 139 | 9.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 516 | 36.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 5.31% |
| Some College | 433 | 30.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,134 | 1,073 | 166 |
| Hispanic | 216 | 112 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 165 | 107 | 0 |
| Other Race | 73 | 27 | 12 |
| Asian | 41 | 28 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 16.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,708 | $0 | $48,229 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,432 | $58,636 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,512 | $45,000 | $36,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,258 | $48,682 | $45,529 |
| Some College | $55,488 | $49,300 | $59,792 |
$47,258
Average Earnings
$48,682
Average Male
$45,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.21% of Gaylord residents speak only English, while 21.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 389 | 202 | 51.93% |
| Hispanic | 542 | 191 | 35.24% |
| White | 1,362 | 116 | 8.52% |
15.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
14.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gaylord is Multiple, with 51.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gaylord is White, with 8.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.91% |
| Some College | 15.4% |
| High School | 12.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.99% |
| Female Employed | 11.15% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $91,835 |
| Households | $60,500 | $77,358 |
| Married Families | $90,509 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,227 | $56,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.86%
Born in Gaylord
92.96%
Native Born
7.04%
Foreign Born
5.3%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
92.96% of Gaylord residents were born in the United States, with 69.86% having been born in Minnesota. 5.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,416 | 15 | 0.62% |
| 2028 | 2,401 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 2,386 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 2026 | 2,371 | 15 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 2,356 | 15 | 0.64% |
| 2024 | 2,341 | 15 | 0.64% |
| 2023 | 2,326 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 2,310 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,309 | 28 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2,281 | 73 | 3.31% |
| 2019 | 2,208 | -36 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 2,244 | 11 | 0.49% |
| 2017 | 2,233 | 9 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,224 | -17 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 2,241 | -10 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 2,251 | -22 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 2,273 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 2,281 | -15 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 2,296 | -16 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 2,312 | 0 | 0% |