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Gillett

Wisconsin · 1,276 residents (2025 est.) · 1.35 sq mi
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Gillett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,844. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
1,209
−4%since 2000
from 1,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
896 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,276 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Gillett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,844
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,388
+58%since 2000
from $16,737 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−10%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,211)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,034)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(55)
Diversity Score32.1%(388)
Diversity Score
32
+894%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+26.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillett, Wisconsin?

Gillett, Wisconsin has about 1,209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillett, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Gillett, Wisconsin earns about $54,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillett, Wisconsin expensive?

In Gillett, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Gillett, Wisconsin?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gillett, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillett, Wisconsin?

About 11.5% of people in Gillett, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillett, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillett, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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