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East Gull Lake

Minnesota · 1,004 residents · 7.882 sq mi
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East Gull Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,637. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $357,400. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,004
+3%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+21%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6137879601K1K1990201020202024East Gull Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,637
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,659
+49%since 2000
from $27,329 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$357,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+79%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(65)
Diversity Score
6
+6%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
45.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

East Gull Lake, Minnesota has about 1,004 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Gull Lake, Minnesota earns about $59,637 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 $357,400, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

About 32.2% 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 4.6% 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 333 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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