Gillett, AR

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Gillett, AR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Gillett Almanac

Gillett Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gillett Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gillett residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gillett High Schools (2004)

GILLETT HIGH SCHOOL
507 CHAMPION AVENUE
870-548-2316
Serves 126 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Gillett Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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