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South Gull Lake

Michigan · 1,179 residents · 1.351 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 347 residents. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
86% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,179
−23%since 2000
from 1,526 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.7
+28%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Gull Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$133,465
+195%since 2000
from $45,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,021
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
14.1% 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%
Diversity Score2.8%(42)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,097)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2%(23)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score12.5%(147)
Diversity Score
12
+351%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

South Gull Lake, Michigan has about 1,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is South Gull Lake, Michigan expensive?

In South Gull Lake, Michigan, the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in South Gull Lake, Michigan?

About 76.9% 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 0.4% 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 309 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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