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Gillett

Arkansas · 564 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 $45,833. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 255 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
564
−31%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+9%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3284796317829341990201020202024Gillett
2024378
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,833
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,960
+56%since 2000
from $17,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(712)
Black12.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(232)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(458)
Black10.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.8%(202)
Diversity Score
36
+26%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillett, Arkansas?

Gillett, Arkansas has about 564 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillett, Arkansas?

The typical household in Gillett, Arkansas earns about $45,833 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 $73,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Gillett, Arkansas?

About 18.8% 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 9.1% 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 319 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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