Gurnee is a village located in Lake County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 13.4 square miles (35.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 680 ft. With a population of approximately 28,834 residents, Gurnee offers a vibrant community life.
The town's population is composed of about 48.46% males and 51.54% females, and it has a population density of 151.79 people per square mile (830.81/km²). Gurnee lies at a latitude of 42.37 and a longitude of -87.93, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (8.1%), German (27.1%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 60031.