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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Gillette

Wyoming · 17,635 residents · 23.189 sq mi
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Gillette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,532. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $68,400. Households here earn about 31% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

17,635
−10%vs 2000
vs 19,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
760 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 31.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
16K21K26K30K35K1990201020202024Gillette
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,532
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,521 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,671
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,749 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$355
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $453 in 2000
US average: $450
63.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.9% in 2000
36.9% rent
1.9
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(18,350)
Black0.2%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(774)
Asian0.4%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(2,170)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,246)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(444)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other1.8%(310)
Diversity Score11.1%(1,964)
11
+1%vs 2000
vs 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Gillette, Wyoming?

Gillette, Wyoming has about 17,635 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Gillette, Wyoming?

The typical household in Gillette, Wyoming earns about $35,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillette, Wyoming expensive?

In Gillette, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Gillette, Wyoming?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gillette, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillette, Wyoming?

About 9.7% of people in Gillette, Wyoming 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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