Gurnee, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Gurnee, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Gurnee | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,970 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1763.8 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.23% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,112 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Gurnee grew by 1.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,970 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Gurnee is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.8% of residents. That is 4.4 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,456 22.8% +1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,843 20.2% -1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,933 24.8% +4.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,270 13.6% -3.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.0% of the people living in Gurnee and men 49.0%.
- Women 51.0% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 49.0% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Gurnee has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Gurnee | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,909 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.25% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Gurnee is about 39% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Gurnee | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $450,867 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,413 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.3% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Gurnee is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,413 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Gurnee spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 196 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Gurnee | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.5 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.9 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 196 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,061 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,146 | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,731 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Gurnee is 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Gurnee has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Gurnee | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Gurnee has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Gurnee | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.5% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.0% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Gurnee, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Gurnee, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnee, IL | 23,970 | $116,909 #1/2 | $450,867 #1/2 | 23.5 min #2/2 |
| Waukegan, IL | 86,567 | $71,030 | $255,219 | 23.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gurnee, Illinois.
How many people live in Gurnee, Illinois?
About 23,970 people live in Gurnee, Illinois, in 9,112 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Gurnee, Illinois?
Averaged over its land area, Gurnee, Illinois has 1,764 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 20 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Gurnee, Illinois?
The median home costs 3.9 times the median household income ($450,867 against $116,909), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,413 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Gurnee, Illinois have a college degree?
47.3% of adults in Gurnee, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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