Gaylord, Kansas

Gaylord is a city in Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 87 people lived there.

 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. The Gaylord post office opened in June 1871.

Gaylord was a station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

 Geography 
Gaylord is at  (39.645229, -98.847008).

The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

 People 

 2020 census 
The 2020 census says that there were 87 people, 44 households, and 25 families living in Gaylord. Of the households, 79.5% owned their home and 20.5% rented their home.

The median age was 58.1 years. Of the people, 94.3% were White, 2.3% were Black, 2.3% were from some other race, and 1.1% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the people.

 2010 census 
The 2010 census says that there were 114 people, 59 households, and 32 families living in the city.

 Government 
The Gaylord government has a mayor and five council members. The council meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM.Gaylord - Directory of Public Officials
 City Hall, 509 Main Street.

 Education 
Gaylord is served by USD 237 Smith Center Schools.

Gaylord schools were closed through school unification. The Gaylord High School mascot was a taunting Beaver."The good ole days", The Salina Journal, 1 December 1994, p.17.

 References 

 Other websites 

City
 City of Gaylord
Schools
 USD 237, local school district
Maps
 Gaylord City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Smith County, Kansas
Category:1870 establishments in Kansas