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South Gull Lake

Michigan · 1,182 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 $111,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 344 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $486,000. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 130% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,182
−23%since 2000
from 1,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
875 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+14%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Gull Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,982
+24%since 2000
from $45,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$486,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Median gross rent
$974
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
−6%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,139)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian1.4%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(79)
Diversity Score
7
+142%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

South Gull Lake, Michigan has about 1,182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Gull Lake, Michigan earns about $111,500 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 $486,000, and the typical rent is about $974 a month.

How educated are people in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

About 62.8% 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 1.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 306 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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