Gaylord, Kansas facts for kids
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Gaylord, Kansas
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Location within Smith County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Incorporated | 1886 |
| Named for | C.E. Gaylord |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 335/sq mi (131.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67638
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-26000 |
| GNIS ID | 2394869 |
Gaylord is a small city located in Smith County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 87 people.
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History of Gaylord
Gaylord was started in 1870. It was named after C. E. Gaylord, who was one of the people who helped found the town. He was from Marshall County. The first post office in Gaylord opened in June 1871. Gaylord also had a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.
Geography of Gaylord
The United States Census Bureau says that Gaylord covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Gaylord
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 87 people living in Gaylord. There were 44 households and 25 families. Most of the people, about 94.25%, were white. About 2.3% were black, and 2.3% were from other races. About 1.15% were from two or more races.
In the households, 13.6% had children under 18 years old. About 47.7% were married couples. Many households (43.2%) had just one person living there. The average age in the city was 58.1 years.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 114 people living in Gaylord. There were 59 households and 32 families. The population density was about 456 people per square mile. Most of the people (95.6%) were White.
About 18.6% of households had children under 18. About 44.1% were married couples. The average age in the city was 52.3 years. About 19.3% of residents were under 18.
Education in Gaylord
Students in Gaylord attend schools that are part of USD 237 Smith Center Schools. The schools in Gaylord used to be open, but they were closed when school districts combined. The mascot for Gaylord High School was the Beavers.
See also
In Spanish: Gaylord (Kansas) para niños
