City profile · Wyoming · Census ACS 2023

Gillette, WY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Gillette - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

33,278
Residents
$90,699
Median income
$257,200
Median home
$1,019
Median rent (state)

Gillette - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Gillette lands in the 71st percentile for household income and the 39th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

71st
percentile, household income
57th
percentile, home value
21st
percentile, median rent
39th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Gillette, WY

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 33,278 residents in Gillette, a small city within Wyoming. Gillette households earn a median of $90,699 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.3%. Gillette's housing stock carries a median value of $257,200, and the median resident age is 33.4 years. About 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 69.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 31 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 29% from five years earlier. Gillette reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1716.3 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 46.8°F with 17.6 inches of precipitation per year and 55.7 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Wyoming run below the national norm: the state registers 92.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,019 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Wyoming run around $180, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Commute times here average 19.7 minutes, with 80.9% driving alone and 3.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 56.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

33,278 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wyoming

Median Household Income

$90,699 /yr

Poverty 7.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wyoming average

How does Gillette compare to other US cities?

Gillette measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 71% higher than other cities
Home value 57% pricier than other cities
Median rent 21% pricier than other cities
Safety 39% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Wyoming and the picture shifts: Gillette ranks #20 of 24 Wyoming cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Gillette's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Wyoming, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

71stIncome percentile
39thSafety percentile

71st percentile nationally for median household income · 39th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Gillette's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Gillette's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 57 Avg. percentile National median
Gillette's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Gillette's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$257,200 43rd percentile more affordable than 43% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Gillette $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Gillette, WY Gillette, WY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Gillette, WY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Gillette, WY median $90,699/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Gillette, WY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Gillette, WY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
33,278
Median Income
$90,699
Median Home Value
$257,200
Median Age
33.4
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Labor force participation
69.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1716.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
197.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1519.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
46.8°F
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Annual Snowfall
55.7"

Schools

Total Schools
20
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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32,500 residents33,000 residents33,500 residents34,000 residents34,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 33,495 residents 34,024 residents ▲ +1.6%
Gillette's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
31
housing units authorized
Single-Family
31
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 24
2020 29
2021 37
2022 30
2023 35
2024 31

Permit volume increased 29% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.7 minutes
Drive Alone
80.9%
Carpool
11.3%
Public Transit
0.8%
Walk
1.6%
Work from Home
3.5%
Other
1.9%

Based on 16,559 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wyoming - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$180
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wyoming state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wyoming state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Gillette sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,019/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
56.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wyoming

Laramie
31,848 people
Rock Springs
23,229 people
Sheridan
19,035 people
Evanston
11,803 people
Green River
11,679 people
Riverton
10,803 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Gillette's 33,278 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Huntington Station, NY
33,283 people
Chester, PA
33,209 people
Petersburg, VA
33,365 people
Ken Caryl, CO
33,407 people
West Little River, FL
33,147 people
Helena, MT
33,126 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Gillette's $90,699 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Virginia Beach, VA
$90,685 median income
New Munich, MN
$90,714 median income
Slabtown, PA
$90,714 median income
South Laurel, MD
$90,715 median income
Lakeville, NY
$90,716 median income
Bloomington, MN
$90,677 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Gillette, WY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Gillette, WY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 85.1% 8.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 10.6% White 85.1% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 0.2% American Indian 1.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.8% Two or more races 8.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Gillette compares to nearby Wyoming cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Gillette (this city) 33,278 $90,699
Laramie 31,848 $52,414
Rock Springs 23,229 $73,307
Sheridan 19,035 $61,598
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WY FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Gillette, WY?

What is the population of Gillette, WY? +

33,278 people live in Gillette, WY according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Gillette, WY? +

Gillette households earn a median of $90,699 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Gillette? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Gillette; the closest available measure is the Wyoming state average, a cost of living index of 92.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wyoming vary by metro area.

Is Gillette, WY safe? +

Gillette has a total crime rate of 1716.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Gillette, WY? +

The median home value in Gillette is $257,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Gillette? +

Climate normals put Gillette's yearly average temperature at 46.8°F, 17.6 inches of precipitation, and 55.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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