Gaylord, Kansas

Gaylord, Kansas
City
Location within Smith County and Kansas
KDOT map of Smith County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°38′47″N98°50′50″W / 39.64639°N 98.84722°W / 39.64639; -98.84722 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Smith
Founded	1870
Incorporated	1886
Named for	C.E. Gaylord
Government
• Type	Mayor–Council
Area [2]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,595 ft (486 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	87
• Density	330/sq mi (130/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67638
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-26000
GNIS ID	2394869 [1]
Website	gaylordkansas.com

Gaylord is a city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 87. ^[3]

History

Gaylord was founded in 1870. ^[4] It was named for C. E. Gaylord, a native of Marshall County who was one of the town's founders. ^{[4] [5]} The Gaylord post office opened in June 1871. ^[6]

Gaylord was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. ^[7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all of it land. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	231		—
1890	314		35.9%
1900	302		−3.8%
1910	308		2.0%
1920	356		15.6%
1930	291		−18.3%
1940	245		−15.8%
1950	231		−5.7%
1960	239		3.5%
1970	211		−11.7%
1980	203		−3.8%
1990	173		−14.8%
2000	145		−16.2%
2010	114		−21.4%
2020	87		−23.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 87 people, 44 households, and 25 families in Gaylord. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 341.2 per square mile (131.7/km²). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 262.7 per square mile (101.4/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 94.25% (82) white or European American (94.25% non-Hispanic white), 2.3% (2) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.3% (2) from other races, and 1.15% (1) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.3% (2) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 44 households, 13.6% had children under the age of 18; 47.7% were married couples living together; 15.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 43.2% of households consisted of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.3. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 33.3% of the population. ^[15]

14.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 37.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.7 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,531 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,122) and the median family income was $43,500 (+/- $40,915). ^[16] Males had a median income of $43,750 (+/- $42,615) versus $15,139 (+/- $4,905) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $25,417 (+/- $19,082). ^[17] Approximately, 25.0% of families and 34.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 68.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.8% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 114 people, 59 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 456.0 inhabitants per square mile (176.1/km²). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 364.0 per square mile (140.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, and 2.6% from two or more races.

There were 59 households, of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.93 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 145 people, 72 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 571.1 inhabitants per square mile (220.5/km²). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 378.1 per square mile (146.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.86% White and 4.14% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.14% of the population.

There were 72 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.64.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $15,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,046. There were 8.3% of families and 17.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 34.8% of under eighteens and 15.2% of those over 64.

Government

The Gaylord government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM. ^[22]

• City Hall, 509 Main Street.

Education

Gaylord is served by USD 237 Smith Center Schools. ^[23]

Gaylord schools were closed through school unification. The Gaylord High School mascot was Beavers. ^[24]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gaylord, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Gaylord, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 24, 2022. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  301.
5. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  135.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 23, 2014.
7. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  714.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
22. Gaylord - Directory of Public Officials
23. "Smith Center USD 237". USD 237. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
24. "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Smith County, Kansas

External links

• City of Gaylord
• Gaylord - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 237, local school district
• Gaylord city map, KDOT