Gillette is a CDP located in Morris County New Jersey. Gillette has a 2024 population of 2,977. Gillette is currently growing at a rate of 7.67% annually and its population has increased by 12.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,635 in 2020.
The average household income in Gillette is $179,358 with a poverty rate of 8.71%. The median age in Gillette is 50.5 years: 54.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gillette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,309 | 90.48% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 5.72% |
| Asian | 63 | 2.47% |
| Other race | 34 | 1.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 960 | 2.65 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 659 | 3.12 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.09 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 47 | 3.98 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 21 | 2.1 | 100 | 0 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
95.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 9.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 873 | 43.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 457 | 22.63% |
| High School Graduate | 211 | 10.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 5.15% |
| Some College | 184 | 9.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,649 | 1,649 | 1,177 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 134 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 82 | 39 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,608 | $59,259 | $65,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $147,361 | $195,800 | $106,406 |
| High School Graduate | $16,447 | $0 | $15,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,314 | $0 | $56,544 |
| Some College | $92,708 | $104,833 | $49,417 |
$59,314
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$56,544
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.8% of Gillette residents speak only English, while 24.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 398 | 182 | 45.73% |
| White | 1,907 | 22 | 1.15% |
| Multiple | 146 | 12 | 8.22% |
8.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.35%
Male Poverty Rate
8.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gillette is Hispanic, with 45.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gillette is White, with 1.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.07% |
| Male Employed | 8.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $204,650 | $208,161 |
| Households | $127,734 | $179,358 |
| Married Families | $204,350 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,159 | $74,811 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.3%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 55 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 139 | 7.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.37%
Born in Gillette
80.25%
Native Born
19.75%
Foreign Born
10.89%
Non Citizen
8.86%
Naturalized
80.25% of Gillette residents were born in the United States, with 51.37% having been born in New Jersey. 10.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,977 | 212 | 7.67% |
| 2023 | 2,765 | 213 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 2,552 | -96 | -3.63% |
| 2021 | 2,648 | 13 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 2,635 | 0 | 0% |