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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gillett

Arkansas · 819 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Gillett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,538. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

819
−7%since 1990
from 883 in 1990
1990 – 2025
822 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 887 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+10%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3284796317829341990201020202024Gillett
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,538
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,063 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,247
+83%since 1990
from $9,449 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.5%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
24.2% rent
1.4
−28%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(771)
Black11.8%(104)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score28%(247)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(712)
Black12.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.3%(232)
28
+1%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gillett, Arkansas?

Gillett, Arkansas has about 819 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gillett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gillett, Arkansas earns about $31,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillett, Arkansas expensive?

In Gillett, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Gillett, Arkansas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gillett, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillett, Arkansas?

About 12.5% of people in Gillett, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillett, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillett, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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