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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

South Gull Lake

Michigan · 1,488 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 $46,908. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $109,600. With a median age of 38.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 51% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,488
−2%vs 2000
vs 1,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
38.2
−15%vs 2000
vs 45.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Gull Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 54%(60)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 97.9%(118)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(108)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.5%(82)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.2%(77)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3411.3%(168)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4423.3%(346)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5412.5%(186)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6410.6%(158)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.1%(106)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 843.4%(51)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.9%(28)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,908
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,969
−47%vs 2000
vs $45,175 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
6.0%
+4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $304,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2019
Median gross rent
$428
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $583 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.1% in 2000
11.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,503)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,488)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
German42.6%(767)
Irish24.5%(442)
English13.3%(239)
Canadian11%(199)
Dutch9.4%(169)
Polish9.2%(165)
American8.9%(161)
Ukrainian6.4%(116)
French3%(54)
Belgian2.1%(37)
Italian1.3%(23)
Hungarian1.1%(20)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.9%(17)
Scottish0.9%(17)
Danish0.8%(15)
Czech0.8%(14)
Norwegian0.4%(8)
Latvian0.4%(7)
Welsh0.4%(7)
Arab0.1%(1)
Lebanese0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Canadian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
−9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
95.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
15.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married9%(72)
Married78%(627)
Widowed5.8%(47)
Divorced7.2%(58)
Women 15+
Never married7%(50)
Married87.7%(623)
Widowed2.1%(15)
Divorced3.1%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

South Gull Lake, Michigan has about 1,488 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in South Gull Lake, Michigan earns about $46,908 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 median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

About 40.0% 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 6.0% of people in South Gull Lake, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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