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Gaylord, MN


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Gaylord, Minnesota

Gaylord, Minnesota is 42 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 55 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Sibley county. The population of the city is 2,279.

The People and Families of Gaylord

In Gaylord, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gaylord had a median family income of $45,750.

Political Inclinations

Among Gaylord political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Gaylord Housing

Of the housing in Gaylord, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Gaylord, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gaylord strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 8%Gaylord Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Gaylord Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Gaylord, MN

Comparing Gaylord to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
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