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South Gull Lake

Michigan · 1,801 residents · 1.351 sq mi
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South Gull Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,750. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,801
+18%since 2000
from 1,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,333 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+20%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Gull Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,750
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$144,134
+219%since 2000
from $45,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
−4%since 2010
from 0.482 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$335
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,734)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(60)
Diversity Score9%(162)
Diversity Score
9
+225%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

South Gull Lake, Michigan has about 1,801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

The typical household in South Gull Lake, Michigan earns about $188,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Gull Lake, Michigan expensive?

In South Gull Lake, Michigan, the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

About 87.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Gull Lake, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

About 0.8% of people in South Gull Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Gull Lake, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, South Gull Lake, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 313 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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