Population 2,066 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Gull Lake
Household size in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in East Gull Lake run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.3 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.3, East Gull Lake is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.6% of households in East Gull Lake, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Gull Lake
Renters in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Gull Lake is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.8% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 38.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 41.5% of the housing in East Gull Lake, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 |
East Gull Lake has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $884 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $956 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,378 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$494 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Gull Lake pays $1,378 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of Minnesota. The typical renter here spends 23.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Gull Lake
Bachelor's degrees in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in East Gull Lake (41.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Minnesota.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.4% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Gull Lake: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Gull Lake
| Period | East Gull Lake | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in East Gull Lake has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Gull Lake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Gull Lake | 2.56 | 47.3 | 3.6% | 7.7% | 41.5% | 1993 | $1,378 | 41.9% | 96.4% | 2.7% |
| Sylvan | 2.66 | 45.3 | 4.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1996 | $1,280 | 36.5% | 97.1% | 2.8% |
| Pillager | 2.54 | 44.5 | 5.4% | 10.9% | 18.1% | 1992 | $1,207 | 24.4% | 95.7% | 3.9% |
| Lake Shore | 2.27 | 50.5 | 5.5% | 7.4% | 44.0% | 1996 | $938 | 36.0% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Baxter | 2.32 | 41.2 | 12.1% | 33.0% | 7.0% | 1994 | $1,097 | 36.9% | 96.3% | 3.1% |
| Nisswa | 2.26 | 54.2 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 43.8% | 1992 | $993 | 45.1% | 96.1% | 3.8% |
| Lake Hubert | 2.29 | 51.7 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 32.7% | 1992 | $1,399 | 36.9% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| Brainerd | 2.33 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 30.7% | 11.5% | 1979 | $1,011 | 24.2% | 94.0% | 6.3% |
| Crow Wing | 2.49 | 45.7 | 6.7% | 5.8% | 20.1% | 1994 | $1,180 | 21.1% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| Riverton | 2.39 | 46.9 | 4.5% | 7.6% | 26.1% | 1984 | $1,254 | 27.5% | 95.8% | 5.5% |
| Leader | 2.55 | 41.7 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 20.3% | 1991 | $1,160 | 15.1% | 94.4% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Gull Lake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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