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Gillette

New Jersey · 2,833 residents · 4.323 sq mi
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Gillette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,050. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $635,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,833
+3%since 2023
from 2,739 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
655 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 634 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
−9%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Gillette
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,050
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $160,272 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,225
−13%since 2023
from $79,539 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
−13%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $634,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+47%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(2,052)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(509)
Asian1.9%(51)
Other4.6%(127)
Diversity Score50.2%(1,375)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,979)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(535)
Asian5.2%(146)
Other6.1%(173)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,664)
Diversity Score
59
+17%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 93.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 24.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
Female
59.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
Foreign born
21.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillette, New Jersey?

Gillette, New Jersey has about 2,833 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillette, New Jersey?

The typical household in Gillette, New Jersey earns about $109,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillette, New Jersey expensive?

In Gillette, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $635,900.

How educated are people in Gillette, New Jersey?

About 67.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gillette, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillette, New Jersey?

About 7.7% of people in Gillette, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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