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Lake County Gazette

Thursday, October 2, 2025

27.6% unemployed in Gurnee in 2017

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27.6 percent of Gurnee residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, 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 2017 the total Gurnee population reached 24,527.

Out of 17,762 people who had a job, 135 were employed in the Armed Forces and 17,627 belonged to the civilian labor force.

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

Employment status in Gurnee for 2017
Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Not employed6,76527.6
Employed17,76272.4
Employed in civilian labor force17,62771.9
Employed in armed forces1350.55

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