Gaylord, Minnesota
Gaylord ( ) is a city and the county seat of Sibley County, Minnesota, United States, along the shore of Titlow Lake. It is approximately west-southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The population was 2,305 at the 2010 census. History A commonly used trail to the Dakota Territory passed through the future site of Gaylord in the 1850s. Gaylord was platted in 1881, and named for Edward W. Gaylord, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Gaylord since 1881. Gaylord's current mayor is Dawn Kratzke, while its Council President is Chad Muchow. The City Council meets every first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Gaylord City Hall (332 Main Avenue, Gaylord). Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Minnesota State Highways 5, 19, and 22 are three of the main routes through the community. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,305 people, 929 households, and 590 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 996 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 0.2%