Gillette, WY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

60,834

0.925% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.8

1.66% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11%

9.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$83,480

8.79% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$228,900

3.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Gillette, WY had a population of 60.8k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $83,480. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Gillette, WY declined from 61,402 to 60,834, a −0.925% decrease and its median household income grew from $76,735 to $83,480, a 8.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Gillette, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.81%), White (Hispanic) (3.06%), Other (Hispanic) (2.19%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.56%).

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.

98.4% of the residents in Gillette, WY are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Gillette, WY was $228,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.1%.

Most people in Gillette, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 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 60.8k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.64% of Gillette, WY residents were born outside of the country (1.6k people).

In 2021, there were 23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.3k people) in Gillette, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.32k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Gillette, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Gillette, WY was 98.6%, 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)
53.3k ± 334
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.32k ± 402
White (Hispanic)
1.86k ± 718

7.13%

Hispanic Population

4.34k people

7.13% of the people in Gillette, WY are hispanic (4.34k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

2.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.6k people

2.22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

As of 2021, 2.64% of Gillette, WY residents (1.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Gillette, WY was 2.22%, 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
1,573 ± 266
Gulf War (2001-)
1,041 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
678 ± 210

Gillette, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Gillette, WY employs 30.5k people. The largest industries in Gillette, WY are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (6,064 people), Educational Services (3,162 people), and Construction (3,110 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,583), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,947), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,325).

Employment

Occupations

30.5k

2021 Value

± 1,566

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 6.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gillette, WY grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 30k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Gillette, WY, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (4,713 people), Management Occupations (3,359 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,800 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.5k

2021 Value

± 1,566

1.64%

1 Year growth

± 6.97%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Gillette, WY grew at a rate of 1.64%, from 30k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Gillette, WY, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (6,064 people), Educational Services (3,162 people), and Construction (3,110 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

$66,217

Median earning men ± $2,092

$33,710

Median earning women ± $1,997

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($90,781), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($78,790), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,113).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,677), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,303), and Wholesale Trade ($46,045).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

388
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
277
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
266
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

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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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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

Wyoming 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 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

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 $228,900 in 2021, which is 0.935 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $220,800 to $228,900, a 3.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Gillette, WY is 79.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Gillette, WY have an average commute time of 21.1 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 $83,480. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Gillette, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $94,498, followed by Campbell County, WY and Sublette County, WY, with respective values of $87,547 and $82,342.

Property

$228,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,609

$18,010

Median Property Taxes

±$1,031

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

79.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.1% of the housing units in Gillette, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.3%.

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 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Gillette, WY was Teton County, WY with a value of $94,498, followed by Campbell County, WY and Sublette County, WY, with respective values of $87,547 and $82,342.

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.

$83,480

Median Household Income

± $3,406

22.8k

Number of Households

± 1,224

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.8k households in Gillette, WY grew to $83,480 from the previous year's value of $76,735.

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.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (11.2%)
Worked At Home (5.19%)

In 2021, 78.7% of workers in Gillette, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.2%) and those who worked at home (5.19%).

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

21.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Gillette, WY have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% 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

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Gillette, WY (6.52k out of 59.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

87.6% of the population of Gillette, WY has health coverage, with 56.6% on employee plans, 6.53% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 2.07% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1398 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,398 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,398 patients per year. This represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1,466 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.6% were men and 49.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.4%

Uninsured

56.6%

Employer Coverage

6.53%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

2.07%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Gillette, WY grew by 10.4% from 11.2% to 12.4%.

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.