Gillette, WY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

47,018

22.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

35.8

3.24% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

9.11%

4.23% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$95,253

8.06% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$266,400

8.34% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

24,214

21.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Gillette, WY had a population of 47k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $95,253. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Gillette, WY declined from 60,985 to 47,018, a −22.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $88,151 to $95,253, a 8.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gillette, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.04%), Other (Hispanic) (3.87%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.29%), and White (Hispanic) (1.64%).

None of the households in Gillette, WY 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.

98% of the residents in Gillette, WY are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Gillette, WY was $266,400, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

Most people in Gillette, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Gillette, WY was 2 cars per household.

Gillette, WY borders Sheridan, WY.

United States Wyoming

Population & Diversity

Gillette, WY is home to a population of 47k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.68% of Gillette, WY residents were born outside of the country (1.73k people).

In 2023, there were 21.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (40k people) in Gillette, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.82k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Gillette, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Gillette, WY was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Gillette, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Gillette, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
40k ± 300
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.9k ± 349
Other (Hispanic)
1.82k ± 584

9.38%

Hispanic Population

4.41k people

9.38% of the people in Gillette, WY are hispanic (4.41k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Gillette, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,502 ± 2,113 people
China
1,001 ± 776 people
Canada
993 ± 773 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,502 Wyoming residents, followed by China with 1,001 and Canada with 993.

Foreign-Born Population

3.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.73k people

2.71%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.66k people

As of 2023, 3.68% of Gillette, WY residents (1.73k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gillette, WY was 2.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Gillette, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,147 ± 272
Gulf War (2001-)
621 ± 317
Gulf War (1990s)
368 ± 159

Gillette, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gillette, WY employs 24.2k people. The largest industries in Gillette, WY are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4,273 people), Educational Services (2,567 people), and Retail Trade (2,397 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($118,948), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($92,413), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,107).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,942. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24.2k

2023 Value

± 1,460

−21.3%

1 Year decline

± 9.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gillette, WY declined at a rate of −21.3%, from 30.8k employees to 24.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gillette, WY, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,206 people), Management Occupations (2,590 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Gillette, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24.2k

2023 Value

± 1,460

−21.3%

1 Year decline

± 9.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Gillette, WY declined at a rate of −21.3%, from 30.8k employees to 24.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gillette, WY, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4,273 people), Educational Services (2,567 people), and Retail Trade (2,397 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Gillette, WY, though some of these residents may live in Gillette, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$72,485

Median earning men ± $6,474

$39,602

Median earning women ± $1,959

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($99,097), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($88,490), and Information ($87,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,792), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,646), and Wholesale Trade ($60,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% 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 8.9%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

104
Other Services (except Public Administration)
95
Construction
80
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$469k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$121k
Construction
$117k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Gillette, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (25.8%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Gillette, WY

Harriet Hageman

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Gillette, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Gillette, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.512% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.566% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (129k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (74.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Gillette, WY was $266,400 in 2023, which is 0.878 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $245,900 to $266,400, a 8.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Gillette, WY is 78.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Gillette, WY have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Gillette, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Gillette, WY is $95,253. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Gillette, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $112,681, followed by Campbell County, WY and Weston County, WY, with respective values of $95,253 and $87,545.

Housing

Property

$266,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,999

$14,019

Median Property Taxes

±$1,044

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 Gillette, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

78.4%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.4% of the housing units in Gillette, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gillette, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $112,681, followed by Campbell County, WY and Weston County, WY, with respective values of $95,253 and $87,545.

The following map shows all of the counties in Gillette, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$95,253

Median Household Income

± $6,736

17.9k

Number of Households

± 1,184

In 2023, the median household income of the 17.9k households in Gillette, WY grew to $95,253 from the previous year's value of $88,151.

The following chart displays the households in Gillette, WY 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Gillette, WY is from Wyoming.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2022, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0943% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (13%)
Worked At Home (5.36%)

In 2023, 77.6% of workers in Gillette, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13%) and those who worked at home (5.36%).

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.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gillette, WY have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.64% of the workforce in Gillette, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Gillette, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gillette, WY (4.21k out of 46.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Gillette, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87% of the population of Gillette, WY has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 6.87% on Medicaid, 8.79% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.58% increase from the previous year (1398 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1405 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.58% increase from the previous year (1,398 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wyoming in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.5% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

56.8%

Employer Coverage

6.87%

Medicaid

8.79%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gillette, WY declined by 3.24% from 13.4% to 13%.

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

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