Gaylord, Minnesota facts for kids
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Gaylord, Minnesota
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"The Hub Of Sibley County"
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Location of Gaylord
within Sibley County and state of Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Sibley |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor – Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,273 |
| • Density | 1,222.04/sq mi (471.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55334
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-23300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394868 |
| Website | Exploregaylord.org |
Gaylord is a city in the state of Minnesota, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of Sibley County. Gaylord is located right next to Titlow Lake.
This city is about 65 miles (105 km) west-southwest of the big cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. In 2010, about 2,305 people lived in Gaylord.
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Discovering Gaylord's Past
Long ago, in the 1850s, a popular trail used to go through the area where Gaylord is now. This trail led to the Dakota Territory.
The city of Gaylord was officially planned out in 1881. It was named after Edward W. Gaylord, who was an important person in the railroad business. A post office has been open in Gaylord since 1881, helping people send and receive mail.
Today, the mayor of Gaylord is Dawn Kratzke. The city council helps make decisions for the city. They meet regularly at Gaylord City Hall.
Where is Gaylord Located?
Gaylord is located in Minnesota, and it covers an area of about 1.67 square miles (4.33 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Three main roads pass through Gaylord. These are Minnesota State Highways 5, 19, and 22. These highways help people travel in and out of the community.
Gaylord's Climate and Weather
Gaylord has a climate with warm summers and cold winters. The weather changes a lot throughout the year.
For example, the average temperature in January is around 13.6°F (-10.2°C). In July, the average temperature is much warmer, around 72.7°F (22.6°C). The city gets rain throughout the year, with more in the summer months. It also gets snow, especially in winter.
Who Lives in Gaylord?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 387 | — | |
| 1900 | 608 | 57.1% | |
| 1910 | 610 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 783 | 28.4% | |
| 1930 | 812 | 3.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,049 | 29.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,229 | 17.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,631 | 32.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,720 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,933 | 12.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,935 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,279 | 17.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,305 | 1.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,273 | −1.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 2,305 people living in Gaylord. These people lived in 929 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Most people in Gaylord are White, making up about 87.6% of the population. About 23% of the people in Gaylord are of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households, about 31.5%, had children under 18 years old living there. The average age of people in Gaylord was about 37.3 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18.
Jobs and Businesses in Gaylord
Gaylord has some important businesses that provide jobs for many people. The biggest employer in the city is Michael Foods. This company is located on the east side of town, where Highways 5 and 19 meet.
Another major employer is Sibley County itself. Since Gaylord is the county seat, many county government jobs are located there.
See also
In Spanish: Gaylord (Minnesota) para niños
