This was 20.1 percent higher than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 30,519.
95.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gurnee for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 902 | 4.5 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,321 | 11.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 511 | 2.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,202 | 6 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,275 | 11.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,676 | 8.4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 6,803 | 34.1 |
| Master's degree | 3,408 | 17.1 |
| Professional school degree | 452 | 2.3 |
| Doctorate degree | 396 | 2 |
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