South Gull Lake, MI Demographics

A map of South Gull Lake's Population by Race

South Gull Lake, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,801, a dramatic increase from the 1,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Gull Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Gull Lake has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Gull Lake, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 7.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Gull Lake is ranked the 328th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Gull Lake was ranked the 401st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Gull Lake's White Population

1,734 residents of South Gull Lake, or 96.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Gull Lake is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. South Gull Lake ranks 128th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gull Lake's White population has grown by an estimated 58.1%. White residents' share of South Gull Lake's population has increased from 93.0% to 96.3%.

South Gull Lake is more White than neighboring Richland (90.3% White), Augusta (89.6% White), Galesburg (87.2% White), and Delton (85.7% White). South Gull Lake is less White than neighboring Hickory Corners (100% White).

South Gull Lake's Black Population

7 residents of South Gull Lake, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Gull Lake is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. South Gull Lake ranks 490th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gull Lake's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of South Gull Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

South Gull Lake is more Black than neighboring Hickory Corners (0% Black), Richland (0.3% Black), and Delton (0% Black). South Gull Lake is less Black than neighboring Augusta (0.9% Black), and Galesburg (5.4% Black).

South Gull Lake's Asian Population

0 residents of South Gull Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Gull Lake is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. South Gull Lake ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gull Lake's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Gull Lake's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

South Gull Lake is less Asian than neighboring Richland (0.9% Asian).

South Gull Lake's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Gull Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Gull Lake is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. South Gull Lake ranks 570th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gull Lake's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Gull Lake's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

South Gull Lake is less Hispanic than neighboring Richland (6.1% Hispanic), Augusta (8% Hispanic), Galesburg (4.4% Hispanic), and Delton (3.7% Hispanic).

South Gull Lake's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Gull Lake, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Gull Lake is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Gull Lake ranks 582nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gull Lake's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Gull Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Gull Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richland (0.1% Native American/Other), Augusta (0.4% Native American/Other), and Galesburg (0.1% Native American/Other).

South Gull Lake's Multiracial Population

60 residents of South Gull Lake, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Gull Lake is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. South Gull Lake ranks 568th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Gull Lake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.2%. Multiracial residents' share of South Gull Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

South Gull Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Hickory Corners (0% Multiracial), Richland (2.3% Multiracial), Augusta (1.2% Multiracial), and Galesburg (2.8% Multiracial). South Gull Lake is less Multiracial than neighboring Delton (10.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.