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Gillette

Wyoming · 33,403 residents · 23.189 sq mi
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Gillette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,867. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,400. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,403
+70%since 2000
from 19,646 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 847 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+4%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K21K26K30K35K1990201020202024Gillette
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,867
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,521 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,136
+58%since 2000
from $19,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing20%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+49%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(27,569)
Black0.6%(198)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(3,449)
Asian0.8%(281)
Other4.1%(1,379)
Diversity Score35.5%(11,854)
Diversity Score
35
+221%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillette, Wyoming?

Gillette, Wyoming has about 33,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillette, Wyoming?

The typical household in Gillette, Wyoming earns about $73,867 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 $217,400, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Gillette, Wyoming?

About 19.8% 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 12.9% of people in Gillette, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillette, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillette, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,768 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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