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Lake County Gazette

Thursday, October 2, 2025

27.5% unemployed in Gurnee in 2018

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27.5 percent of Gurnee residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The percentage of unemployed residents was less than the statewide total of 34.7 percent for this demographic group. In 2018 the total Gurnee population reached 24,724.

Out of 17,926 people who had a job, 105 were employed in the Armed Forces and 17,821 belonged to the civilian labor force.

The total unemployment numbers include residents of all ages who are not working.

Employment status in Gurnee for 2018
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed6,79827.5
Employed17,92672.5
Employed in civilian labor force17,82172.1
Employed in armed forces1050.42

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