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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Gull Lake

Michigan · 1,526 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 $65,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $304,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,526
+3%since 1990
from 1,488 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.1
+18%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Gull Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.6%(55)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.2%(94)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.1%(123)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.3%(127)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.7%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.4%(82)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.7%(239)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5420.1%(306)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6414%(214)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749%(138)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 845.7%(87)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.3%(20)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,833
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,908 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,175
+88%since 1990
from $23,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,700
+111%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $109,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2019
Median gross rent
$583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $428 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.1%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
12.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

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
48.9%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 40.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 95.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−29%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.2%(110)
Married68.3%(372)
Widowed1.1%(6)
Divorced10.5%(57)
Women 15+
Never married12.9%(76)
Married61.3%(361)
Widowed9.5%(56)
Divorced16.3%(96)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

South Gull Lake, Michigan has about 1,526 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Gull Lake, Michigan earns about $65,833 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 $304,700, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

About 48.9% 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 1.6% 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 38 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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