Gaylord, Kansas Explained

Gaylord, Kansas
Settlement Type:City
Image Map1:Map of Smith Co, Ks, USA.png
Map Caption1:KDOT map of Smith County (legend)
Coordinates:39.6464°N -98.8472°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kansas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Smith
Subdivision Type3:Township
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1870
Established Title1:Platted
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1886
Named For:C.E. Gaylord
Government Type:Mayor–Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:0.26
Area Land Sq Mi:0.26
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Area Total Km2:0.66
Area Land Km2:0.66
Area Water Km2:0.00
Unit Pref:Imperial
Elevation Ft:1595
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:87
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:67638
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:785
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:20-26000
Blank1 Name:GNIS ID
Blank1 Info:2394869

Gaylord is a city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 87.[2]

History

Gaylord was founded in 1870. It was named for C. E. Gaylord, a native of Marshall County, who was one of the town's founders.[3] [4] The Gaylord post office opened in June 1871.[5]

Gaylord was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25sqmi, all of it land.[7]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 87 people, 44 households, and 25 families in Gaylord.[8] The population density was 341.2 per square mile (131.7/km). There were 67 housing units at an average density of 262.7 per square mile (101.4/km).[9] [10] 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.[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.3% (2) of the population.[12]

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. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.3.[13] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 33.3% of the population.[14]

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. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.7 males.

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).[15] 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).[16] 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.[17] [18]

2010 census

As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 114 people, 59 households, and 32 families living in the city. The population density was 456PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 364/sqmi. 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[20] of 2000, there were 145 people, 72 households, and 43 families living in the city. The population density was 571.1sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 96 housing units at an average density of 378.1sp=usNaNsp=us. 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.[21]

Education

Gaylord is served by USD 237 Smith Center Schools.[22]

Gaylord schools were closed through school unification. The Gaylord High School mascot was Beavers.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 24, 2020.
  2. Web site: Profile of Gaylord, Kansas in 2020 . United States Census Bureau . March 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220324040732/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2026000 . March 24, 2022 . live.
  3. Book: Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society . Kansas State Printing Plant . Kansas State Historical Society . 1916 . 301.
  4. Book: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . Govt. Print. Off. . Gannett, Henry . 1905 . 135.
  5. Web site: Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 . Kansas Historical Society . 23 June 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131009133615/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ASM . October 9, 2013 .
  6. Book: Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. . Standard Publishing Company . Blackmar, Frank Wilson . 1912 . 714.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . 2012-07-06 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . January 12, 2012 .
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  17. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  18. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-03 . data.census.gov.
  19. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-07-06.
  20. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  21. http://www.gaylordkansas.com/about.html Gaylord - Directory of Public Officials
  22. Web site: Smith Center USD 237. USD 237. 7 January 2017.
  23. "The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.