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Gillette

New Jersey · 2,956 residents · 4.323 sq mi
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Gillette is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,712. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $571,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 77% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% 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

2,956
+12%vs 2021
vs 2,648 in 2021
2020 – 2024
684 / sq mi
+12%vs 2021
vs 613 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.0
−10%vs 2021
vs 50.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$150,712
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $147,813 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$69,231
−1%vs 2021
vs $69,962 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
11.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$571,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $556,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$3,309
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $3,501 in 2021
US average: $1,124
92.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.5% in 2021
7.4% rent
3.8
+1%vs 2021
vs 3.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,014)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(447)
Asian3%(80)
Other4%(107)
Diversity Score48.8%(1,293)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(2,292)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(304)
Asian8.3%(245)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score43.1%(1,274)
43
−12%vs 2021
vs 49 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
28.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+11%vs 2021
vs 24.3 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
78.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
69.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
48.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.5% in 2021
53.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.5% in 2021
15.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillette, New Jersey?

Gillette, New Jersey has about 2,956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gillette, New Jersey earns about $150,712 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 $571,800, and the typical rent is about $3,309 a month.

How educated are people in Gillette, New Jersey?

About 59.4% 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 11.2% 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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