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Gillette, WY · 1 counties · 47,026 residents · 4,802.065 sq mi
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Gillette is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,887. Population has grown 40% 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 $224,400. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,026
+40%since 2000
from 33,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+8%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K33K39K45K50K1990201020202024Gillette
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,887
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,536 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,522
+67%since 2000
from $20,063 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing22.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$884
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(31,701)
Black0.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,191)
Asian0.3%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(3,287)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(39,601)
Black0.5%(219)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(4,283)
Asian0.7%(320)
Other3.2%(1,525)
Diversity Score30.9%(14,539)
Segregation Score32.5%(15,282)
Diversity Score
31
+217%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
48.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

GilletteCENTRAL34,024
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1 component county

Campbell CountyCENTRAL48,145
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gillette, WY?

Gillette, WY has about 47,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gillette, WY?

The typical household in Gillette, WY earns about $80,887 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 $224,400, and the typical rent is about $884 a month.

How educated are people in Gillette, WY?

About 19.7% 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 12.2% 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 17,656 residents, a change of about 60 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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