Gurnee, IL Demographics

A map of Gurnee's Population by Race

Gurnee, Illinois has an estimated population of 30,510, a less than 1% change from the 30,706 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 17.0% Hispanic, 12.9% Asian, 7.7% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gurnee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gurnee has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gurnee, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gurnee is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gurnee was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gurnee's White Population

17,742 residents of Gurnee, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gurnee is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Gurnee ranks 1321st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurnee's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Gurnee's population has increased from 56.9% to 58.2%.

Gurnee is more White than neighboring Park City (10.8% White), and Waukegan (16.7% White). Gurnee is less White than neighboring Gages Lake (65.8% White), Grandwood Park (64.9% White), and Old Mill Creek (82.5% White).

Gurnee's Black Population

2,340 residents of Gurnee, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gurnee is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Gurnee ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurnee's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Black residents' share of Gurnee's population has decreased from 8.6% to 7.7%.

Gurnee is more Black than neighboring Gages Lake (5.2% Black), Park City (6.4% Black), Grandwood Park (5% Black), and Old Mill Creek (0% Black). Gurnee is less Black than neighboring Waukegan (16.6% Black).

Gurnee's Asian Population

3,930 residents of Gurnee, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gurnee is higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Gurnee ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurnee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Gurnee's population has increased from 12.2% to 12.9%.

Gurnee is more Asian than neighboring Gages Lake (6.8% Asian), Park City (6.3% Asian), Waukegan (5.4% Asian), and Old Mill Creek (0% Asian). Gurnee is less Asian than neighboring Grandwood Park (14.5% Asian).

Gurnee's Hispanic Population

5,191 residents of Gurnee, or 17.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gurnee is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Gurnee ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurnee's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Gurnee's population has decreased from 17.7% to 17.0%.

Gurnee is more Hispanic than neighboring Gages Lake (14.7% Hispanic), Grandwood Park (12.5% Hispanic), and Old Mill Creek (10.5% Hispanic). Gurnee is less Hispanic than neighboring Park City (75.1% Hispanic), and Waukegan (57.9% Hispanic).

Gurnee's Native American/Other Population

116 residents of Gurnee, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gurnee is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gurnee ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurnee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gurnee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Gurnee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gages Lake (0.1% Native American/Other). Gurnee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waukegan (0.7% Native American/Other), and Old Mill Creek (0.7% Native American/Other).

Gurnee's Multiracial Population

1,191 residents of Gurnee, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gurnee is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Gurnee ranks 599th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gurnee's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Gurnee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Gurnee is more Multiracial than neighboring Park City (1% Multiracial), Grandwood Park (2.7% Multiracial), and Waukegan (2.7% Multiracial). Gurnee is less Multiracial than neighboring Gages Lake (7.4% Multiracial), and Old Mill Creek (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.