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Gillette, WY · 1 counties · 33,698 residents · 4,802.065 sq mi
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Gillette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,536. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $91,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
33,698
+15%since 1990
from 29,370 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.2
+10%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K33K39K45K50K1990201020202024Gillette
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,536
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,055 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,063
+48%since 1990
from $13,596 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
26.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(28,695)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(796)
Asian0.3%(94)
Diversity Score11.8%(3,454)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(31,701)
Black0.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,191)
Asian0.3%(100)
Diversity Score9.8%(3,287)
Diversity Score
10
−17%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

GilletteCENTRAL34,024
What's inside

1 component county

Campbell CountyCENTRAL48,145
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillette, WY?

Gillette, WY has about 33,698 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gillette, WY?

The typical household in Gillette, WY earns about $49,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gillette, WY expensive?

In Gillette, WY, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Gillette, WY?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gillette, WY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gillette, WY?

About 7.6% of people in Gillette, WY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gillette, WY grown since 1990?

Yes, Gillette, WY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,328 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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