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Gillette, WY

City in Campbell County, Wyoming.

Population

33,431

Land area

23.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,441

ZIP codes

0

Gillette and its ZIP codes

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Gillette at a glance

  • Gillette is about 240 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
  • It is the 3rd most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
  • Households here earn a median of $81,316 a year, 7% more than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,500 (15% below Wyoming) and median rent is $976 a month.

Local data for Gillette, WY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gillette, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$81,316

Poverty rate

9.8%

Median home value

$264,500

Median rent

$976/mo

Homeownership

73.2%

Bachelor's or higher

24.8%

Median age

34.2

Average commute

18.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,996), Mexican Americans (3,459), Irish Americans (2,697).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Gillette.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,998

24,657 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,369

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$281M

FY 2026, $5,977 per person

Campbell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gillette, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.4%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home3.7%

Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gillette, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,366

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

18

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 16°F

17.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gillette, WY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.8%

U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

15.7%

U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.9%

U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts

Cities near Gillette

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sleepy HollowCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.4
MoorcroftTown29 mi1.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gillette, WY in?
Gillette is in Campbell County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Gillette, WY?
About 33,431 people live in Gillette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gillette?
Nearby places include Sleepy Hollow (5.9 mi), Moorcroft (29 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023