Gillette, NJ Demographics

A map of Gillette's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,979	2,292	69.9%	77.5%
Hispanic	535	304	18.9%	10.3%
Multiracial	156	85	5.5%	2.9%
Asian	146	245	5.2%	8.3%
Native American/Other	17	14	0.6%	0.5%
Black	0	16	0.0%	0.5%

Gillette, New Jersey has an estimated population of 2,833, a decrease from the 2,956 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 5.2% Asian, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gillette, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gillette has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Gillette, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gillette is ranked the 395th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Gillette was ranked the 390th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gillette's White Population

1,979 residents of Gillette, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gillette is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Gillette ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's White population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Gillette's population has decreased from 77.5% to 69.9%.

Gillette is less White than neighboring Stirling (77.8% White), New Vernon (88.4% White), Green Village (85.1% White), and Millington (82.8% White).

Gillette's Black Population

0 residents of Gillette, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gillette is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Gillette ranks 639th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gillette's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Gillette is less Black than neighboring Green Village (3.1% Black), and Watchung (3.2% Black).

Gillette's Asian Population

146 residents of Gillette, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gillette is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Gillette ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.4%. Asian residents' share of Gillette's population has decreased from 8.3% to 5.2%.

Gillette is more Asian than neighboring Stirling (3% Asian), and New Vernon (0% Asian). Gillette is less Asian than neighboring Green Village (8.8% Asian), Watchung (12% Asian), and Millington (5.8% Asian).

Gillette's Hispanic Population

535 residents of Gillette, or 18.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gillette is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Gillette ranks 316th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gillette's population has increased from 10.3% to 18.9%.

Gillette is more Hispanic than neighboring Stirling (14.8% Hispanic), New Vernon (11.6% Hispanic), Green Village (2.5% Hispanic), Watchung (8.8% Hispanic), and Millington (6.6% Hispanic).

Gillette's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Gillette, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Gillette ranks 437th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gillette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Gillette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stirling (0% Native American/Other), New Vernon (0% Native American/Other), Green Village (0.5% Native American/Other), and Millington (0.4% Native American/Other).

Gillette's Multiracial Population

156 residents of Gillette, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Gillette ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 83.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Gillette's population has increased from 2.9% to 5.5%.

Gillette is more Multiracial than neighboring Stirling (4.5% Multiracial), New Vernon (0% Multiracial), Green Village (0% Multiracial), and Millington (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.