Gillette is a city located in Campbell County Wyoming. Gillette has a 2024 population of 33,501. It is also the county seat of Campbell County. Gillette is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,481 in 2020.
The average household income in Gillette is $101,113 with a poverty rate of 9.66%. The median age in Gillette is 33.2 years: 32 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gillette was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,227 | 88.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,988 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,247 | 3.76% |
| Native American | 499 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,417 | 2.64 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 6,629 | 3.23 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 3,896 | 1.27 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Female | 1,204 | 3.21 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
| Male | 688 | 3.65 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 914 | 4.42% |
| Associates Degree | 2,523 | 12.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,690 | 13.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,989 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 6,653 | 32.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 458 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 5,451 | 26.36% |
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 | 18,673 | 17,707 | 4,297 |
| Hispanic | 1,062 | 668 | 111 |
| 2+ Races | 855 | 637 | 123 |
| Other Race | 511 | 384 | 87 |
| Native American | 321 | 308 | 94 |
| Black | 96 | 91 | 45 |
| Asian | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 46.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,563 | $89,831 | $62,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,310 | $64,942 | $66,429 |
| High School Graduate | $45,043 | $56,971 | $35,508 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,770 | $39,524 | $25,275 |
| Overall | $58,085 | $73,546 | $39,942 |
| Some College | $68,944 | $83,809 | $36,017 |
$58,085
Average Earnings
$73,546
Average Male
$39,942
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.9% of Gillette residents speak only English, while 6.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28,062 | 2,652 | 9.45% |
| Hispanic | 2,745 | 359 | 13.08% |
| Other | 1,243 | 210 | 16.89% |
| Native | 482 | 132 | 27.39% |
| Multiple | 1,974 | 132 | 6.69% |
| Black | 155 | 26 | 16.77% |
9.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.59%
Male Poverty Rate
11.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gillette is Native, with 27.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gillette is Multiple, with 6.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.71% |
| Some College | 8.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 44.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.68% |
| Female Employed | 4.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $101,455 | $111,370 |
| Households | $90,415 | $101,113 |
| Married Families | $114,257 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,916 | $71,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
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
1,953
Number of Veterans
1,466
Male Veterans
487
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 722 |
| Second Gulf War | 600 |
| First Gulf War | 444 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 660 |
| 65 to 74 | 539 |
| 55 to 64 | 392 |
| 75+ | 252 |
| 18 to 34 | 110 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,786 | 8.41% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 5.59% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 7.58% |
| Other Race | 66 | 9.92% |
| Native American | 25 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
44.77%
Born in Gillette
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.89%
Naturalized
97.92% of Gillette residents were born in the United States, with 44.77% having been born in Wyoming. 1.19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,526 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 33,521 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 33,516 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 33,511 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 33,506 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 33,501 | 5 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 33,496 | 218 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 33,278 | 289 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 32,989 | -492 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 33,481 | 1,381 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 32,100 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 32,102 | -136 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 32,238 | -1,708 | -5.03% |
| 2016 | 33,946 | -306 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 34,252 | 838 | 2.51% |
| 2014 | 33,414 | 158 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 33,256 | 251 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 33,005 | 1,024 | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 31,981 | 423 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 31,558 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 19,646 | 2,011 | 11.4% |
| 1990 | 17,635 | 5,501 | 45.34% |
| 1980 | 12,134 | 4,940 | 68.67% |
| 1970 | 7,194 | 3,614 | 100.95% |
| 1960 | 3,580 | 1,380 | 62.73% |
| 1950 | 2,200 | 0 | 0% |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 1000% |
| 1900 | 200 | -33,326 | -99.4% |