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| location = Gaylord, Minnesota (1991–2020)
| location = Gaylord, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1956&ndash;present

|Jan record high F = 53
|Feb record high F = 63
|Mar record high F = 84
|Apr record high F = 93
|May record high F = 99
|Jun record high F = 103
|Jul record high F = 105
|Aug record high F = 104
|Sep record high F = 98
|Oct record high F = 89
|Nov record high F = 78
|Dec record high F = 65

|Jan avg record high F = 39.2
|Feb avg record high F = 44.3
|Mar avg record high F = 62.4
|Apr avg record high F = 79.1
|May avg record high F = 89.1
|Jun avg record high F = 93.4
|Jul avg record high F = 94.0
|Aug avg record high F = 91.4
|Sep avg record high F = 88.5
|Oct avg record high F = 80.2
|Nov avg record high F = 61.2
|Dec avg record high F = 44.9
|year avg record high F = 96.2

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| Jan high F =21.2
| Jan high F =21.2
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| Nov low F =25.1
| Nov low F =25.1
| Dec low F =12.5
| Dec low F =12.5

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|Jan avg record low F = -17.0
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|Feb avg record low F = -11.5
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|Mar avg record low F = -1.3
|Apr avg record low F = 20.5
|May avg record low F = 34.3
|Jun avg record low F = 47.1
|Jul avg record low F = 53.1
|Aug avg record low F = 49.8
|Sep avg record low F = 36.5
|Oct avg record low F = 22.7
|Nov avg record low F = 6.0
|Dec avg record low F = -9.3
|year avg record low F = -19.6

|Jan record low F = -32
|Feb record low F = -34
|Mar record low F = -25
|Apr record low F = 2
|May record low F = 21
|Jun record low F = 38
|Jul record low F = 44
|Aug record low F = 39
|Sep record low F = 23
|Oct record low F = 11
|Nov record low F = -16
|Dec record low F = -34

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 0.85
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.85
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.78
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.00
|May precipitation inch = 3.54
|Jun precipitation inch = 4.93
|Jul precipitation inch = 3.61
|Aug precipitation inch = 4.61
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.23
|Oct precipitation inch = 2.11
|Nov precipitation inch = 1.65
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.35
|year precipitation inch =

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 2.9
|Feb precipitation days = 2.3
|Mar precipitation days = 3.7
|Apr precipitation days = 6.3
|May precipitation days = 8.8
|Jun precipitation days = 8.9
|Jul precipitation days = 6.9
|Aug precipitation days = 7.6
|Sep precipitation days = 6.7
|Oct precipitation days = 5.2
|Nov precipitation days = 3.4
|Dec precipitation days = 2.6

|Jan snow inch = 7.8
|Feb snow inch = 5.7
|Mar snow inch = 9.3
|Apr snow inch = 1.4
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.1
|Nov snow inch = 5.4
|Dec snow inch = 8.9
|year snow inch =

|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jan snow days = 3.8
|Feb snow days = 2.7
|Mar snow days = 2.5
|Apr snow days = 0.6
|May snow days = 0.0
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 1.4
|Dec snow days = 3.4

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|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Gaylord, MN (1991&ndash;2020)
|access-date = May 13, 2023
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|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Minneapolis
|access-date = May 13, 2023
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==History==
==History==

Revision as of 21:59, 13 May 2023

Gaylord, Minnesota
City
Motto: 
"The Hub Of Sibley County"
Location of Gaylord within Sibley County and state of Minnesota
Location of Gaylord
within Sibley County and state of Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°33′22″N 94°13′10″W / 44.55611°N 94.21944°W / 44.55611; -94.21944
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountySibley
Government
 • TypeMayor – Council
 • MayorDawn Kratzke
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2)
 • Land1.86 sq mi (4.82 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,273
 • Density1,222.04/sq mi (471.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55334
Area code507
FIPS code27-23300[2]
GNIS feature ID0644060[3]
WebsiteExploregaylord.org

Gaylord (/ˈɡeɪlərd/ GAY-lərd)[4] is a city and the county seat of Sibley County, Minnesota, United States, along the shore of Titlow Lake. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) west-southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul.[5] The population was 2,305 at the 2010 census.[6] [7]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.67 square miles (4.33 km2), all land.[8] Minnesota State Highways 5, 19, and 22 are three of the main routes through the community.

Climate

Climate data for Gaylord, Minnesota, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1956–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 53
(12) 		63
(17) 		84
(29) 		93
(34) 		99
(37) 		103
(39) 		105
(41) 		104
(40) 		98
(37) 		89
(32) 		78
(26) 		65
(18) 		105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 39.2
(4.0) 		44.3
(6.8) 		62.4
(16.9) 		79.1
(26.2) 		89.1
(31.7) 		93.4
(34.1) 		94.0
(34.4) 		91.4
(33.0) 		88.5
(31.4) 		80.2
(26.8) 		61.2
(16.2) 		44.9
(7.2) 		96.2
(35.7)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 21.2
(−6.0) 		25.6
(−3.6) 		38.4
(3.6) 		54.4
(12.4) 		68.2
(20.1) 		78.4
(25.8) 		82.4
(28.0) 		79.8
(26.6) 		72.3
(22.4) 		57.3
(14.1) 		40.7
(4.8) 		27.0
(−2.8) 		53.8
(12.1)
Daily mean °F (°C) 13.6
(−10.2) 		17.5
(−8.1) 		30.3
(−0.9) 		44.9
(7.2) 		58.3
(14.6) 		68.9
(20.5) 		72.7
(22.6) 		70.1
(21.2) 		61.9
(16.6) 		47.9
(8.8) 		32.9
(0.5) 		19.7
(−6.8) 		44.9
(7.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 6.0
(−14.4) 		9.4
(−12.6) 		22.3
(−5.4) 		35.4
(1.9) 		48.4
(9.1) 		59.4
(15.2) 		63.0
(17.2) 		60.4
(15.8) 		51.4
(10.8) 		38.4
(3.6) 		25.1
(−3.8) 		12.5
(−10.8) 		36.0
(2.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −17.0
(−27.2) 		−11.5
(−24.2) 		−1.3
(−18.5) 		20.5
(−6.4) 		34.3
(1.3) 		47.1
(8.4) 		53.1
(11.7) 		49.8
(9.9) 		36.5
(2.5) 		22.7
(−5.2) 		6.0
(−14.4) 		−9.3
(−22.9) 		−19.6
(−28.7)
Record low °F (°C) −32
(−36) 		−34
(−37) 		−25
(−32) 		2
(−17) 		21
(−6) 		38
(3) 		44
(7) 		39
(4) 		23
(−5) 		11
(−12) 		−16
(−27) 		−34
(−37) 		−34
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.85
(22) 		0.85
(22) 		1.78
(45) 		3.00
(76) 		3.54
(90) 		4.93
(125) 		3.61
(92) 		4.61
(117) 		3.23
(82) 		2.11
(54) 		1.65
(42) 		1.35
(34) 		31.51
(801)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.8
(20) 		5.7
(14) 		9.3
(24) 		1.4
(3.6) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.1
(0.25) 		5.4
(14) 		8.9
(23) 		38.6
(98.85)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 2.9 2.3 3.7 6.3 8.8 8.9 6.9 7.6 6.7 5.2 3.4 2.6 65.3
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.8 2.7 2.5 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 3.4 14.4
Source 1: NOAA (precip/precip days, snow/snow days 1981–2010)[9][10]
Source 2: National Weather Service[11]

History

A commonly used trail to the Dakota Territory passed through the future site of Gaylord in the 1850s.[12]

Gaylord was platted in 1881, and named for Edward W. Gaylord, a railroad official.[13] A post office has been in operation at Gaylord since 1881.[14]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890387—
190060857.1%
19106100.3%
192078328.4%
19308123.7%
19401,04929.2%
19501,22917.2%
19601,63132.7%
19701,7205.5%
19801,93312.4%
19901,9350.1%
20002,27917.8%
20102,3051.1%
20202,273−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[15] of 2010, there were 2,305 people, 929 households, and 590 families living in the city. The population density was 1,380.2 inhabitants per square mile (532.9/km2). There were 996 housing units at an average density of 596.4 per square mile (230.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 9.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.0% of the population.

There were 929 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 2,279 people, 897 households, and 592 families living in the city. The population density was 1,435.3 inhabitants per square mile (554.2/km2). There were 930 housing units at an average density of 585.7 per square mile (226.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.02% White, 0.18% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 9.78% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.38% of the population.

There were 897 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,053, and the median income for a family was $45,750. Males had a median income of $29,167 versus $22,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,048. About 9.4% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.5% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Employment

Michael Foods is Gaylord's largest employer, situated at the confluence of Highways 5 and 19 on the east edge of the town. The second-largest is Sibley County, of which Gaylord is the county seat.

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Minnesota Pronunciation Guide". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2011.
  5. ^ Gaylord, Minnesota MN Community Profile: City Data, Resources, Maps
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 27, 2011.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Gaylord, MN (1991–2020)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  10. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Gaylord, MN (1981–2010)". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  11. ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Minneapolis". National Weather Service. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  12. ^ "Gaylord History (archived)". City of Gaylord, MN. Archived from the original on January 2, 2009. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  13. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 519.
  14. ^ "Sibley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 8, 2015.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
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