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Gurnee School District 56
Gurnee School District 56 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 18,463. The median household income is $97,825 and the median age is 37.1.
18,463
Population
1343
People / sq mi
$97,825
Median Income
37.1
Median Age
Gurnee School District 56 covers 14 sq mi of land at 1343.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 36.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$97,825
Median Household Income
$47,709
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$300,900
Median Home Value
$1,559
Median Rent
68.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.1%
High School+
41.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gurnee School District 56 serves a community with a population of 18,463 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Gurnee School District 56 is $97,825, with a per capita income of $47,709. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Gurnee School District 56 is 48.0% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 36.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Gurnee School District 56, 91.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Gurnee School District 56 is $300,900, with a median rent of $1,559. The homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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Data for Gurnee School District 56 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1717800).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.