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Campbell County, Wyoming
Campbell County, Wyoming. Campbell County had 48,145 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 56005.
Campbell County is the county of the Gillette, WY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
48,145
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,026 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,240
Median household income
$89,869
±$5,261 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$279,100
±$8,254 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$1,009
±$77 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Campbell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 47,026 residents in Campbell County. The Census Bureau estimates 48,145 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,240 over 4,802 square miles of land.
| Measure | Campbell County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,240 | 582,397 | −169 |
| Households | 17,988±456 | 243,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.07 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,023±66 | 277,141 | −241 |
Campbell County's population since 2000
From 33,698 in 2000 to 48,145 in 2025: up 42.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Campbell County?
Campbell County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Gillette with 34,024 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gillette | 33,403 | $81,316 |
|---|---|---|
| WrightGEOID 5685015 | 1,644 | $69,545 |
| Sleepy HollowGEOID 5671350 | 1,227 | $120,504 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Campbell County?
The median resident of Campbell County is 36.3 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.7%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Campbell County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3±0.4 | 39.1 | +2.3 |
| Under 18 years | 26.7%±0.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±0.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.7% | 10.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.2%±1.1 pts | 81.4% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±1.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.9%±1.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±1.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±2.5 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±1.4 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±2.8 pts | 30.6% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9%±1.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6%±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Campbell County earn?
Half of Campbell County's 17,988 households earn less than $89,869 a year (±$5,261), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 the median was $101,728 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,859 after inflation. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Campbell County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,869±$5,261 | $76,176 | −$11,859 |
| Mean household income | $106,141±$5,573 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,799±$2,010 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.4%±2.1 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3%±3.1 pts | 11.7% | −9.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6%±2.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Campbell County?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Campbell County's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $279,100 by its owner (±$8,254). The median renter pays $1,009 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Campbell County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $279,100±$8,254 | $309,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,009±$77 | $992 | −$143 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2%±9.0 pts | 33.8% | +12.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,841±$67 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7%±3.0 pts | 71.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 20,023±66 | 277,141 | −241 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.5%±6.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.8%±3.3 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.1%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Campbell County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Campbell County in 2025 (21 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Campbell County get to work?
78.0% of Campbell County's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Campbell County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.2%±2.5 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0%±2.7 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min±1.6 | 18.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Campbell County's census tracts?
Campbell County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,136 (Tract 6) to $122,250 (Tract 5).
| Tract 1.0156005000101 | 1,807±413 | $106,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1.0256005000102 | 5,968±880 | $118,478 |
| Tract 1.0356005000103 | 1,793±527 | $78,355 |
| Tract 256005000200 | 8,382±1,046 | $104,092 |
| Tract 356005000300 | 5,424±846 | $69,671 |
| Tract 456005000400 | 3,449±503 | $62,756 |
| Tract 556005000500 | 7,112±873 | $122,250 |
| Tract 656005000600 | 5,167±604 | $59,136 |
| Tract 7.0156005000701 | 1,699±564 | $110,714 |
| Tract 7.0256005000702 | 6,439±907 | $76,608 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Campbell County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 5th of 23 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 23 |
| Median home value | 13th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 23 |
| Median age | 22nd of 23 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Campbell County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.