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Gurnee

Illinois · 31,295 residents · 13.514 sq mi
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Gurnee is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,726. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $291,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,295
+9%since 2000
from 28,834 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,316 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K17K22K28K33K1990201020202024Gurnee
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,726
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,647
+16%since 2000
from $31,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$291,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,061
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(22,705)
Black5%(1,442)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,738)
Asian8.1%(2,345)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(12,248)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(20,872)
Black7.5%(2,362)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(3,665)
Asian11.5%(3,601)
Other1.8%(550)
Diversity Score64.3%(20,133)
Diversity Score
64
+51%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurnee, Illinois?

Gurnee, Illinois has about 31,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gurnee, Illinois?

The typical household in Gurnee, Illinois earns about $85,726 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gurnee, Illinois expensive?

In Gurnee, Illinois, the median home is worth about $291,800, and the typical rent is about $1,061 a month.

How educated are people in Gurnee, Illinois?

About 48.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gurnee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gurnee, Illinois?

About 4.1% of people in Gurnee, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gurnee, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Gurnee, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,594 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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

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