State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,391.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.08% (-26)
Growth Since 2010
9.94% (2,891)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Gillette, Wyoming Population 2021
31,978
Gillette is a city located in Campbell County Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Campbell County. With a 2020 population of 31,978, it is the 4th largest city in Wyoming (after Cheyenne, , and ) and the 1227th largest city in the United States . Gillette is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually but its population has increased by 9.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,087 in 2010. Gillette reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 23 miles, Gillette has a population density of 1,391 people per square mile.
The average household income in Gillette is $87,739 with a poverty rate of 14.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $898 per month, and the median house value is $216,400. The median age in Gillette is 31.4 years, 31.4 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
Gillette Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gillettewas:
- White: 92.97%
- Two or more races: 3.18%
- Native American: 1.81%
- Other race: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.61%
- Black or African American: 0.47%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.23%
The current population of Gillette, Wyoming is 31,978 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 32,030.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 29,087.
Gillette, Wyoming Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,220 | 184 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 61,036 | 184 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 60,852 | 184 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 60,668 | -99 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 60,767 | -2,697 | -4.44% |
| 2016 | 63,464 | -437 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 63,901 | 1,399 | 2.19% |
| 2014 | 62,502 | 179 | 0.29% |
| 2013 | 62,323 | 246 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 62,077 | 1,267 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 60,810 | 249 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 60,561 | 0.00% |
Gillette Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,547 | 92.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1,046 | 3.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 596 | 1.81% |
| Some Other Race | 237 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 153 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.23% |
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Gillette Population by Race
Gillette Population Pyramid $2021
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Gillette Population by Age
Gillette Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,967 | 2.71 | 69.9 |
| Married | 6,510 | 3.35 | 84.5 |
| Non Family | 3,683 | 1.28 | 53.8 |
| Female | 971 | 2.9 | 37.4 |
| Male | 803 | 3.75 | 64.5 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
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Gillette Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 410 | 2.03% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,095 | 5.42% |
| High School Graduate | 7,037 | 34.81% |
| Some College | 5,499 | 27.21% |
| Associates Degree | 2,291 | 11.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,623 | 12.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,258 | 6.22% |
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Gillette Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gillette Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,861 | 16,856 | 3,471 |
| Hispanic | 1,552 | 1,113 | 295 |
| 2+ Races | 430 | 344 | 10 |
| Native American | 241 | 234 | |
| Asian | 202 | 202 | 115 |
| Other Race | 118 | 91 | 22 |
| Black | 78 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.93%.
Gillette Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,735
Average Earnings
$65,042
Average Male
$31,933
Average Female
Gillette Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gillette Language by Age
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Gillette Language
92.20% of Gillette residents speak only English, while 7.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.83% of the population.
Gillette Language
Gillette Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,235 | 3,249 | 11.93% |
| Hispanic | 3,574 | 1,061 | 29.69% |
| Native | 579 | 399 | 68.91% |
| Multiple | 1,040 | 191 | 18.37% |
| Black | 143 | 27 | 18.88% |
| Other | 232 | 11 | 4.74% |
14.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.84%
Male Poverty Rate
15.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gillette
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gillette is Native, with 68.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gillette is Other, with 4.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.81%.
Gillette Poverty
Gillette Poverty Rate by Education
Gillette Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Gillette Married by Age and Sex
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Gillette Marriage
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.
Gillette Marital Status by Race
Gillette Marital Status
Gillette Veterans by War
Gillette Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,020 | 9.25% |
| 2+ Races | 138 | 28.34% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 2.31% |
Gillette Veterans by Race
Gillette Veterans by Education
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11.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gillette Veterans by Education
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72.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Gillette Employment by Age
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Gillette Employment by Race
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Gillette Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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41.89%
Born in Gillette
96.21%
Native Born
3.79%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.21% of Gillette residents were born in the United States, with 41.89% having been born in Wyoming. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Gillette Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 31,978 | -26 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 32,004 | -26 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 32,030 | -26 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 32,056 | -140 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 32,196 | -1,628 | -4.81% |
| 2016 | 33,824 | -361 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 34,185 | 830 | 2.49% |
| 2014 | 33,355 | 144 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 33,211 | 241 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 32,970 | 1,021 | 3.20% |
| 2011 | 31,949 | 415 | 1.32% |
| 2010 | 31,534 | 11,888 | 4.85% |
| 2000 | 19,646 | 2,011 | 1.09% |
| 1990 | 17,635 | 5,501 | 3.81% |
| 1980 | 12,134 | 4,940 | 5.37% |
| 1970 | 7,194 | 3,614 | 7.23% |
| 1960 | 3,580 | 1,380 | 4.99% |
| 1950 | 2,200 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 2,200 | 2,000 | 6.18% |
| 1900 | 200 | 0.00% |