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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gillett

Wisconsin · 1,256 residents · 1.35 sq mi
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Gillett has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,667. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,256
−4%since 1990
from 1,303 in 1990
1990 – 2025
930 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 965 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
−5%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Gillett
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,667
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,329 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,737
+89%since 1990
from $8,847 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$415
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
68.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
31.8% rent
1.7
−26%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score2.5%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,211)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(41)
3
+30%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+25%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillett, Wisconsin?

Gillett, Wisconsin has about 1,256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gillett, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Gillett, Wisconsin earns about $36,667 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 $61,700, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Gillett, Wisconsin?

About 9.9% 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 9.2% 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 47 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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