Demographics & People — Gurnee, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 30,486 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~30,600 |
| Median Age | 40.1 |
| Total Households | 11,698 |
| Family Households | 8,016 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5518 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,404 |
| Black or African American | 2,277 |
| Asian | 4,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,033 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 9,164 |
| German | 6,613 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,198 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,440 |
| Irish | 3,622 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,784 |
| Polish | 2,642 |
| Italian | 2,526 |
| English | 2,322 |
| American | 1,388 |
Language
| English Only | 21,748 |
| Spanish | 3,271 |
| Population 5+ | 29,468 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,298 |
| Population 18+ | 24,021 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gurnee, Illinois.