Gaylord, MI

Census Place

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2023 Population

4,307

1.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

5.24% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.75%

22.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$44,052

13.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$170,300

3.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,071

10% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Gaylord, MI had a population of 4.31k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $44,052. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gaylord, MI grew from 4,261 to 4,307, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $38,697 to $44,052, a 13.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gaylord, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.25%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.488%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.279%).

None of the households in Gaylord, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Gaylord, MI are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Gaylord, MI was $170,300, and the homeownership rate was 36%.

Most people in Gaylord, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Gaylord, MI was 2 cars per household.

United States Michigan Otsego County, MI Northeast Lower Peninsula PUMA, MI

Population & Diversity

Gaylord, MI is home to a population of 4.31k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.6% of Gaylord, MI residents were born outside of the country (69 people).

In 2023, there were 20.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.98k people) in Gaylord, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 191 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 97 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Gaylord, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Gaylord, MI was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gaylord, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gaylord, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.98k ± 128
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
191 ± 116
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
97 ± 108

0.511%

Hispanic Population

22 people

0.511% of the people in Gaylord, MI are hispanic (22 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gaylord, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

1.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

69 people

1.17%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

50 people

As of 2023, 1.6% of Gaylord, MI residents (69 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gaylord, MI was 1.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gaylord, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
154 ± 99
Vietnam
65 ± 61
Gulf War (1990s)
57 ± 55

Gaylord, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gaylord, MI employs 2.07k people. The largest industries in Gaylord, MI are Health Care & Social Assistance (351 people), Retail Trade (342 people), and Manufacturing (228 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($53,333), Educational Services ($50,234), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,827).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.07k

2023 Value

± 400

10%

1 Year growth

± 24.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gaylord, MI grew at a rate of 10%, from 1.88k employees to 2.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gaylord, MI, are Transportation Occupations (253 people), Sales & Related Occupations (251 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (247 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gaylord, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.07k

2023 Value

± 400

10%

1 Year growth

± 24.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gaylord, MI grew at a rate of 10%, from 1.88k employees to 2.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gaylord, MI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (351 people), Retail Trade (342 people), and Manufacturing (228 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gaylord, MI, though some of these residents may live in Gaylord, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,319

Median earning men ± $6,390

$40,326

Median earning women ± $11,216

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($56,518), Construction ($53,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,385), Manufacturing ($43,488), and Retail Trade ($36,369).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Michigan.

Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Gaylord, MI. Showing the available data for Michigan.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.3%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.788%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Michigan went to Donald J. Trump with 49.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.788%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Michigan for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gaylord, MI was $170,300 in 2023, which is 0.561 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $164,700 to $170,300, a 3.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Gaylord, MI is 36%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Gaylord, MI have an average commute time of 16.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gaylord, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gaylord, MI is $44,052. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Gaylord, MI was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $78,828, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $77,212 and $74,309.

Housing

Property

$170,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$18,055

$792

Median Property Taxes

±$225

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gaylord, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gaylord, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

36%

Homeownership

2023

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 36% of the housing units in Gaylord, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 30.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gaylord, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9505

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gaylord, MI was Census Tract 9506 with a value of $78,828, followed by Census Tract 9502 and Census Tract 9505, with respective values of $77,212 and $74,309.

The following map shows all of the places in Gaylord, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$44,052

Median Household Income

± $17,733

2.2k

Number of Households

± 428

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.2k households in Gaylord, MI grew to $44,052 from the previous year's value of $38,697.

The following chart displays the households in Gaylord, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gaylord, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66.4%)
Carpooled (16.3%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)

In 2023, 66.4% of workers in Gaylord, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.3%) and those who worked at home (13.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gaylord, MI have a shorter commute time (16.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Gaylord, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gaylord, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Gaylord, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gaylord, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gaylord, MI (406 out of 4.16k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gaylord, MI is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

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Uninsured

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Employer Coverage

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Medicaid

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Medicare

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Non-Group

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Military or VA

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The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gaylord, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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