Village · Illinois
Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, village, in Lake County, Illinois. Gurnee had 30,458 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,706 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 30,510 (±41). GEOID 1732018.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,458
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,706 · ACS 2020-2024: 30,510 ±41
Median household income
$119,628
±$7,873 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$344,300
±$9,156 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$1,655
±$83 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
Where is Gurnee and what county is it in?
Gurnee is a village in Lake County, Illinois. It covers 13.5 square miles of land, 2,272 residents per square mile in 2020.
Gurnee is in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 13 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Gurnee lies mostly within Warren Township (Lake County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gurnee, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,458 people lived in Gurnee on July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, in line with Illinois (−0.8%). The 2020 Census counted 30,706 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 30,510 (±41).
| Measure | Gurnee | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 30,510 ±41 | 714,223 | −161 |
| Households | 11,779 ±358 | 258,455 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.08 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,081 ±397 | 270,618 | no clear change |
Gurnee's population since 2000
From 28,834 in 2000 to 30,458 in 2025: up 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gurnee as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Gurnee?
The median resident of Gurnee is 40.1 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.0%. 17.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gurnee | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±1.9 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±1.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±1.1 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±1.9 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.0% ±2.3 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.2% ±3.8 pts | 56.2% | −4.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±2.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.9% ±2.5 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.0% ±2.3 pts | 19.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.1% ±3.0 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±1.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 6.9% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±1.3 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 56.7% ±2.8 pts | 47.7% | +6.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.3% ±2.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.3% ±2.8 pts | 88.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Gurnee earn?
Half of Gurnee's 11,779 households earn less than $119,628 a year (±$7,873), against $110,416 in Lake County and $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $118,275 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gurnee | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $119,628 ±$7,873 | $110,416 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $149,690 ±$7,666 | $155,726 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,525 ±$2,939 | $57,153 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±1.4 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.8% ±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% ±1.5 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±1.2 pts | 94.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Gurnee?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Gurnee's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,300 by its owner (±$9,156). The median renter pays $1,655 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gurnee | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,300 ±$9,156 | $345,700 | +$24,935 |
| Median gross rent | $1,655 ±$83 | $1,477 | +$166 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±8.0 pts | 40.1% | +12.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,431 ±$96 | $2,503 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1% ±2.5 pts | 74.8% | +7.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.9% ±2.5 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 12,081 ±397 | 270,618 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.8% ±2.6 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Gurnee building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Gurnee in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.1 per 1,000 residents against 1.5 across Illinois.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gurnee work and get to work?
70.0% of Gurnee's workers drive alone and 19.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Gurnee | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6% ±1.7 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0% ±2.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.3% ±2.4 pts | 19.5% | +13.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.4 min ±1.4 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Gurnee?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Gurnee, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $81,538 (Tract 8615.10) to $202,708 (Tract 8616.11).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8616.09Lake County | 4,770 | $160,125 |
| Tract 8616.03Lake County | 7,033 | $119,063 |
| Tract 8615.10Lake County | 4,450 | $81,538 |
| Tract 8615.08Lake County | 4,100 | $100,862 |
| Tract 8615.09Lake County | 3,179 | $99,381 |
| Tract 8615.05Lake County | 3,522 | $138,203 |
| Tract 8616.11Lake County | 3,598 | $202,708 |
| Tract 8615.07Lake County | 2,741 | $109,821 |
| Tract 8616.04Lake County | 5,402 | $126,890 |
| Tract 8615.06Lake County | 5,666 | $85,647 |
| Tract 8615.04Lake County | 9,338 | $83,134 |
| Tract 8616.10Lake County | 3,567 | $124,112 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Gurnee) · Census block assignment files
How does Gurnee compare with other places in Illinois?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gurnee is the 1,342nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 1,294 in Illinois.
Gurnee ranks 162nd of 1,380 places in Illinois with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 65th | 1,294 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 409th | 1,347 |
| Residents per square mile | 234th | 1,383 |
| Median household income | 162nd | 1,380 |
| Per capita income | 123rd | 1,383 |
| Median home value | 168th | 1,379 |
| Median gross rent | 138th | 1,280 |
| Poverty rate | 949th | 1,119 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 92nd | 1,369 |
| Median age | 800th | 1,383 |
| Owner-occupied share | 774th | 1,382 |
| Work from home | 164th | 1,015 |
| Travel time to work | 519th | 1,382 |
Gurnee's figures with every place in Illinois (CSV)
Every place in Illinois, sortable · Compare Gurnee with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Gurnee?
9 of the 57 figures for Gurnee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Gurnee are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Gurnee.