Gillette, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Gillette, Wyoming Summary

Life in Gillette research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gillette over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gillette:

  • The population in Gillette is 33,047.

  • The median home value in Gillette is $224,000.

  • The median income in Gillette is $83,193.

  • The cost of living in Gillette is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Gillette is $836.

  • The unemployment rate in Gillette is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Gillette is 10.1%.

Gillette SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9

Gillette, WY Crime Report

741
Total Crimes
2,292.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
-1.36%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Gillette
/ 100k People
Wyoming
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 741 2,292.7 1,844.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 105 324.9 234.2 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.1 6.3
Robbery 3 9.3 11.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 72 222.8 162.6 268.2
Property Crime 636 1,967.8 1,610.6 1,954.4
Burglary 41 126.9 210.4 269.8
Larceny 571 1,766.7 1,234.7 1,401.9
Car Theft 24 74.3 165.5 282.7

Gillette, WY Cost Of Living

102
Gillette's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Gillette Wyoming National Average
Overall 102 92 100
Services 108 98 100
Groceries 102 102 100
Health 100 97 100
Housing 107 80 100
Transportation 88 94 100
Utilities 87 84 100

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Population over time in Gillette

Year Population % Change
2021 32,513 -1.6%
2020 33,056 4.0%
2019 31,783 -0.8%
2018 32,033 1.3%
2017 31,634 1.7%
2016 31,110 2.1%
2015 30,467 3.4%
2014 29,472 5.0%
2013 28,063 3.4%
2012 27,141 -

Race / Ethnicity in Gillette

White
84.9% (28,062)
African American
0.4% (118)
American Indian
0.8% (253)
Asian
0.1% (18)
Hawaiian
0.1% (22)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.8% (1,252)
Hispanic
10.1% (3,322)
Race Gillette WY USA
White 84.9% 83.0% 59.4%
African American 0.4% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.8% 2.0% 0.6%
Asian 0.1% 0.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 2.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 10.1% 10.3% 18.4%

Gender in Gillette

Female
48.2% (15,932)
Male
51.8% (17,115)
Gender Gillette WY USA
Female 48.2% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 51.8% 51.2% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gillette for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (991)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (1,652)
High School / GED
34.0% (11,235)
Some College
26.0% (8,592)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (3,635)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (3,965)
Master's Degree
7.0% (2,313)
Professional Degree
1.0% (330)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (330)
Education Gillette WY USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 2.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 28.0% 26.0%
Some College 26.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 12.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Gillette, Wyoming

Less than $10,000
4.2% (139,884)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (90,952)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.9% (227,519)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (247,147)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.1% (233,324)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (499,824)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.9% (591,605)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.0% (728,172)
$150,000 to $199,999
11.9% (393,390)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (152,877)
Income Gillette WY USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 5.0% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.9% 7.6% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 8.7% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.1% 11.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.9% 14.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.0% 18.3% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.9% 7.3% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 5.7% 9.5%

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