Gurnee, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lake County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
30,486
Population
2,257/sq mi density
$121,410
Median Income
$57,800 per capita
$331,100
Home Value
$382,364 Zillow
$1,594
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
163
Violent Crime/100K
2,257 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$121,410 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$331,100 home value, $1,594/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
30,486
Census 2023
Population Density
2,257
per square mile
Land Area
13.5
square miles (35.0 km²)
Median Age
40.4 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 16.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 13.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
63.6%
Black
7.5%
Hispanic
16.5%
Asian
13.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 24.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
73.8%
Spanish
24.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.6%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.0%
15% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.8%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.2%
63% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.479
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 30,486 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,257 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 13.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% |
| Asian | 13.2% |
Language
| English Only | 73.8% |
| Spanish | 24.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 11.0% |
| Health Insurance | 96.8% |
| Uninsured | 3.2% |
| Broadband Access | 94.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.479 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |