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East Gull Lake

Minnesota · 1,184 residents (2025 est.) · 7.882 sq mi
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East Gull Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $553,700. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,076
+10%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+29%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,184 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6137879601K1K1990201020202024East Gull Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,333
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,086
+142%since 2000
from $27,329 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
+39.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−21%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$553,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,438
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
46.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+34%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(948)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,040)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(23)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score8.2%(88)
Diversity Score
8
+35%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+104%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 91.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

East Gull Lake, Minnesota has about 1,076 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

The typical household in East Gull Lake, Minnesota earns about $123,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Gull Lake, Minnesota expensive?

In East Gull Lake, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $553,700, and the typical rent is about $1,438 a month.

How educated are people in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Gull Lake, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

About 3.6% of people in East Gull Lake, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Gull Lake, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, East Gull Lake, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 405 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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