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East Gull Lake

Minnesota · 986 residents · 7.882 sq mi
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East Gull Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $354,200. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
986
+1%since 2000
from 978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
125 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+37%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6137879601K1K1990201020202024East Gull Lake
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,545
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,655
+85%since 2000
from $27,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$354,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $187,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
8.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(912)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(52)
Diversity Score
5
−13%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

East Gull Lake, Minnesota has about 986 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Gull Lake, Minnesota earns about $89,545 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 $354,200, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in East Gull Lake, Minnesota?

About 49.5% 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 2.5% 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 315 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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