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Gillett, AR


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Gillett, Arkansas

Gillett, Arkansas, in Arkansas county, is 36 miles E of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 104 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 819 people in the city.

The People and Families of Gillett

In Gillett, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gillett had a median family income of $36,719. You won't find a lot of people in Gillett living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Gillett Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Gillett is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Gillett, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Gillett strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gillett Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Gillett College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Gillett Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Gillett Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Gillett, AR

Comparing Gillett to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men59
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People Above Poverty59
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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