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Gillette, WY

Founded 1892Campbell CountyElev. 1,388 m
Population
33,278
Median home
$257,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Gillette

With about 33,278 residents, Gillette is one of Wyoming's notable places. Gillette was founded in 1892 and sits in Campbell County. The median age is 33.4 and the median household income is $90,699. Homes carry a median value of $257,200, and about 75% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,278
Median age
33.4
Median household income
$90,699
Per-capita income
$39,578
Poverty rate
9%
High-school grad or higher
92.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
3.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.9%
Sales & office18.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving17.7%
Service15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$257,200
Median gross rent
$922/mo
Owner-occupied
75.2%
Median year built
1988
Households
12,610
Avg. household size
2.61

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Gillette has 20 public schools — 13 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading56%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Campbell County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Thunder Basin High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Westwood High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Youth Emergency Services Inc.HighGrades 7–12
Sage Valley Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Twin Spruce Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
4-J Elementary SchoolElementary
Buffalo Ridge ElementaryElementary
Conestoga ElementaryElementary
Hillcrest ElementaryElementary
Lakeview ElementaryElementary
Meadowlark ElementaryElementary
Paintbrush ElementaryElementary
Prairie Wind ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Gillette235
Wyoming204
United States386
↑ 74% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime4% below national
Gillette1,867
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gillette Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gillette.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Campbell County
HailRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gillette is in Campbell County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gillette was founded in 1892 and sits in Campbell County. Elevation ~1,388 m.

Population trend
36K033,27819002024
Map of Gillette
Gillette, WY
Where Gillette is
CheyenneCasperGilletteLaramieRock SpringsSheridan
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gillette Post Office
Notable people from Gillette
Mary ThroneEric BarlowBob HarrisJohn ChickJohn HinesSue WallisBurke JacksonWilliam PownallMark KlaassenSundance Wicks
People searches in Gillette
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Moorcroft (27 mi)Wright (36 mi)Upton (44 mi)Sundance (57 mi)Buffalo (60 mi)Newcastle (71 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gillette, WY (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gillette, Wyoming.

Paul Sanchez Rodriguez, 66
Gillette · Campbell County · 82718
AKA Paul Garcia, Paul Garcia
Daniel Ray Miller, 47
Gillette · 82718
AKA Daniel Miller
Michael Mechell Orosco, 59
Gillette · 82716
AKA Michael Rosco, Michael Mitchell Orosco
Robert Allen Robinson, 44
Gillette · 82716
AKA Robert A Robinson, Robert Alan Robinson
John Ray Harrison, 57
Gillette · Campbell County · 82718
AKA John Harrison, John R Harrison
Johnny Ray Williams, 72
Gillette · 82716
AKA Johnny R Williams
James David Moore, 51
Gillette · 82716
AKA J D Moore, James D Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gillette — frequently asked

What is the population of Gillette, Wyoming?
Gillette has a population of about 33,278, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gillette?
The median home value in Gillette is $257,200, and the median gross rent is $922/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gillette safe? What is the crime rate?
Gillette Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 235 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gillette face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Campbell County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including hail, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Gillette?
Gillette has 20 public schools (13 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gillette?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Gillette. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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