Gillett, AR

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    378
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    50.5
    6.77% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    1.89%
    46.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,321
    0.265% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $88,300
    3.92% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    200
    27.8% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Gillett, AR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    100% of the residents in Gillett, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Gillett, AR was $88,300, and the homeownership rate was 85.5%.

    Most people in Gillett, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Gillett, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Gillett, AR is home to a population of 378 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Gillett, AR residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (314 people) in Gillett, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Gillett, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Gillett, AR was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gillett, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      314 ± 138
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      43 ± 46
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      21 ± 22

    In 2024, there were 7.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (314 people) in Gillett, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 43 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 21 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Gillett, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Arkansas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Korea
      5 ± 15
    2. Vietnam
      4 ± 20

    Gillett, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Gillett, AR.

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    Health

    95.8% of the population of Gillett, AR has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.8% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 47.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    4.23%
    Uninsured
    45.5%
    Employer Coverage
    19%
    Medicaid
    17.7%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    1.32%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gillett, AR declined by 32.3% from 6.25% to 4.23%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Gillett, AR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Gillett, AR employs 200 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Gillett, AR were Construction (42 people), Manufacturing (37 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (34 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,750), Other Services Except Public Administration ($52,500), and Construction ($48,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    200
    2024 Value
    ± 96
    −27.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 84%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gillett, AR declined at a rate of −27.8%, from 277 employees to 200 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gillett, AR, are Management Occupations (43 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (25 people), and Transportation Occupations (18 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gillett, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    200
    2024 Value
    ± 96
    −27.8%
    1 Year decline
    ± 84%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Gillett, AR declined at a rate of −27.8%, from 277 employees to 200 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gillett, AR, are Construction (42 people), Manufacturing (37 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (34 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gillett, AR, though some of these residents may live in Gillett, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,625
    Median earning men ± $13,426
    $42,000
    Median earning women ± $9,471

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($48,750) and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($33,333).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,750) and Manufacturing ($40,375).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.69%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Arkansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arkansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Gillett, AR was $88,300 in 2024, which is 0.265 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $91,900 to $88,300, a 3.92% decrease. The homeownership rate in Gillett, AR is 85.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Gillett, AR have an average commute time of 23.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gillett, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $88,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$42,860
    $141
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$56

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Gillett, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Gillett, AR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    85.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    46.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 85.5% of the housing units in Gillett, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Gillett, AR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,321
    Median Household Income
    ± $24,583
    165
    Number of Households
    ± 59

    In 2024, the median household income of the 165 households in Gillett, AR grew to $67,321 from the previous year's value of $67,143.

    The following chart displays the households in Gillett, AR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Gillett, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (87.7%)
    2. Carpooled (3.74%)
    3. Walked (3.74%)

    In 2024, 87.7% of workers in Gillett, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (3.74%) and those who walked to work (3.74%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    23.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Gillett, AR have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.11% of the workforce in Gillett, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Gillett, AR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Gillett, AR have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    1.89% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gillett, AR (7 out of 370 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gillett, AR is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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