State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,226.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.51%
Growth Since 2010
-3.91%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gurnee, Illinois Population 2021
30,072
Gurnee is a city located in Lake County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 30,072, it is the 62nd largest city in Illinois and the 1285th largest city in the United States . Gurnee is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -3.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,295 in 2010. Gurnee reached it's highest population of 31,262 in 2010. Spanning over 14 miles, Gurnee has a population density of 2,227 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gurnee is $121,286 with a poverty rate of 5.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,210 per month, and the median house value is $259,500. The median age in Gurnee is 40.3 years, 38.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
Gurnee Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gurnee was:
- White: 72.74%
- Asian: 11.58%
- Black or African American: 7.94%
- Two or more races: 3.86%
- Other race: 3.20%
- Native American: 0.68%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Gurnee, Illinois is 30,072 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 30,531.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 31,295.
Gurnee, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,309 | 72.74% |
| Asian | 3,551 | 11.58% |
| Black or African American | 2,436 | 7.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1,185 | 3.86% |
| Some Other Race | 982 | 3.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 208 | 0.68% |
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Gurnee Population by Race
Gurnee Population Pyramid $2021
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Gurnee Population by Age
Gurnee Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,577 | 2.65 | 68.8 |
| Married | 6,313 | 3.4 | 83.5 |
| Non Family | 3,727 | 1.22 | 49.7 |
| Female | 1,201 | 2.94 | 54.8 |
| Male | 336 | 3.3 | 55.4 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Gurnee Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 478 | 2.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 498 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 3,439 | 16.89% |
| Some College | 4,034 | 19.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1,606 | 7.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,123 | 30.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,188 | 20.56% |
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Gurnee Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gurnee Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,571 | 13,193 | 7,265 |
| Hispanic | 2,414 | 2,001 | 739 |
| Asian | 2,365 | 2,249 | 1,544 |
| Black | 1,544 | 1,483 | 481 |
| Other Race | 648 | 530 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 447 | 236 |
| Native American | 183 | 183 | 119 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 65.29%.
Gurnee Educational Attainment by Race
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$54,566
Average Earnings
$71,860
Average Male
$45,482
Average Female
Gurnee Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gurnee Language by Age
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Gurnee Language
78.03% of Gurnee residents speak only English, while 21.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.00% of the population.
Gurnee Language
Gurnee Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,244 | 758 | 3.94% |
| Black | 2,436 | 320 | 13.14% |
| Hispanic | 4,370 | 262 | 6.00% |
| Asian | 3,551 | 214 | 6.03% |
| Multiple | 1,185 | 100 | 8.44% |
| Other | 982 | 19 | 1.93% |
5.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.32%
Male Poverty Rate
5.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gurnee
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gurnee is Black, with 13.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gurnee is Other, with 1.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.01%.
Gurnee Poverty
Gurnee Poverty Rate by Education
Gurnee Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Gurnee Married by Age and Sex
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Gurnee Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Gurnee Marital Status by Race
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Gurnee Marital Status
Gurnee Veterans by War
Gurnee Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 930 | 5.30% |
| Black | 94 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 63 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.46% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 4.96% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.20% |
Gurnee Veterans by Race
Gurnee Veterans by Education
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3.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gurnee Veterans by Education
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73.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Gurnee Employment by Age
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Gurnee Employment by Race
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Gurnee Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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84.15%
Native Born
15.85%
Foreign Born
4.59%
Non Citizen
11.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.15% of Gurnee residents were born in the United States, with 60.83% having been born in Illinois. 4.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Gurnee Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 30,072 | -153 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 30,225 | -153 | -0.50% |
| 2019 | 30,378 | -153 | -0.50% |
| 2018 | 30,531 | -193 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 30,724 | -163 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 30,887 | -88 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 30,975 | -156 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 31,131 | -38 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 31,169 | 31 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 31,138 | -61 | -0.20% |
| 2011 | 31,199 | -63 | -0.20% |
| 2010 | 31,262 | 2,428 | 0.81% |
| 2000 | 28,834 | 15,133 | 7.72% |
| 1990 | 13,701 | 6,522 | 6.68% |
| 1980 | 7,179 | 4,441 | 10.12% |
| 1970 | 2,738 | 0.00% |