Population 36,683 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gurnee
Household size in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Gurnee average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.4 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Gurnee are younger than 41.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Chicago area overall, where the median age is 39.7. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Gurnee: 7.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Gurnee
Renters in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gurnee is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.1% of homes in Gurnee are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 388 Illinois cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Gurnee is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east. Gurnee has newer homes than the great majority of Illinois cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,085 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,274 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,503 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,727 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$643 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gurnee costs $1,727 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $643 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Gurnee
Bachelor's degrees in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.7% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.8% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.5% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Gurnee is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Gurnee: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Gurnee
| Period | Gurnee | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gurnee is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Chicago area as a whole (6.3%). Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Gurnee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurnee | 2.63 | 41.4 | 7.3% | 22.1% | 3.1% | 1989 | $1,727 | 55.5% | 95.2% | 5.3% |
| Gages Lake | 2.60 | 42.1 | 7.8% | 19.2% | 5.7% | 1980 | $2,056 | 42.4% | 96.8% | 9.2% |
| Third Lake | 2.51 | 41.9 | 7.0% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1991 | $2,029 | 64.8% | 98.0% | 9.8% |
| Park City | 3.27 | 31.8 | 22.4% | 34.9% | 3.2% | 1990 | $1,381 | 21.6% | 69.9% | 6.9% |
| Old Mill Creek | 3.07 | 39.7 | 9.4% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 1992 | $1,768 | 68.8% | 99.0% | 4.7% |
| Wadsworth | 2.81 | 43.4 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,468 | 46.9% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Waukegan | 2.90 | 36.4 | 16.5% | 50.6% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,278 | 19.1% | 73.3% | 6.9% |
| Grayslake | 2.61 | 37.1 | 8.7% | 21.0% | 3.8% | 1988 | $1,686 | 55.0% | 96.6% | 5.0% |
| Lindenhurst | 2.86 | 38.0 | 8.5% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,982 | 49.2% | 95.3% | 6.5% |
| Green Oaks | 2.99 | 41.1 | 4.2% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 1989 | $1,928 | 70.6% | 96.5% | 5.0% |
| Venetian Village | 2.75 | 39.5 | 13.1% | 23.3% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,908 | 39.0% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Gurnee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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