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Gillette, WY


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Gillette, Wyoming

Gillette, Wyoming, in Campbell county, is 113 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 316 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 19,646.

The People and Families of Gillette

In Gillette, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll notice more men than women in Gillette compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gillette had a median family income of $52,383. People in Gillette generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Gillette gave more campaign money ($18,020) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Gillette Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Gillette. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Gillette, 92% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Gillette, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Gillette Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gillette Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gillette Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gillette People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Gillette Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gillette Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Gillette Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Gillette, WY

Comparing Gillette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women69
Racial Diversity36
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income69
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better69
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Rents83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
People Living Alone43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime32

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