Gaylesville, Alabama
Town · Population 177 · #416 in Alabama
About Gaylesville
Gaylesville, AL is a tiny community located in northeastern Alabama, home to 177 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Gaylesville is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.39 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 127 residents per square mile.
📰 Gaylesville News Today
- Student charged after FBI flags social media threat at Gaylesville School WBMA · Apr 15
- Gaylesville Football Schedule MaxPreps · Jun 16
- FBI tip leads to student's arrest over social media threat towards Gaylesville School WVTM · Apr 15
- Kenneth Edward "Ken" Grissom Legacy obituary · May 29
- Mrs. Nina Sue Smith Mason Funeral Home GA · Jul 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gaylesville Unique
- The only place in America named Gaylesville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Gaylesville
- Gaylesville High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)177
Rank in state#416 of 463
Land area1.39 sq mi
Density127/sq mi
Coordinates34.2674, -85.5613