Gillette, WY Demographics

A map of Gillette's Population by Race

Gillette, Wyoming has an estimated population of 33,431, a less than 1% change from the 33,403 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Wyoming 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 30.6% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gillette is ranked the 3rd most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 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 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gillette's White Population

27,207 residents of Gillette, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Gillette ranks 145th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Gillette's population has decreased from 82.5% to 81.4%.

Gillette is more White than neighboring Wright (75.7% White). Gillette is less White than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (86.2% White), Moorcroft (95.9% White), Pine Haven (93.2% White), and Arvada (100% White).

Gillette's Black Population

150 residents of Gillette, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Gillette ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Black residents' share of Gillette's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Gillette is more Black than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0% Black), Wright (0% Black), Moorcroft (0% Black), Pine Haven (0% Black), and Arvada (0% Black).

Gillette's Asian Population

115 residents of Gillette, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Gillette ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Asian population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Asian residents' share of Gillette's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Gillette is more Asian than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0% Asian), Wright (0% Asian), Moorcroft (0% Asian), Pine Haven (0% Asian), and Arvada (0% Asian).

Gillette's Hispanic Population

3,860 residents of Gillette, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Gillette ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Gillette's population has increased from 10.3% to 11.5%.

Gillette is more Hispanic than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (6.7% Hispanic), Moorcroft (1.6% Hispanic), Pine Haven (1.2% Hispanic), and Arvada (0% Hispanic). Gillette is less Hispanic than neighboring Wright (17.6% Hispanic).

Gillette's Native American/Other Population

336 residents of Gillette, or 1.0% 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 Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Gillette ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gillette's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

Gillette is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (0% Native American/Other), Wright (0% Native American/Other), Moorcroft (0.2% Native American/Other), and Arvada (0% Native American/Other). Gillette is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pine Haven (1.7% Native American/Other).

Gillette's Multiracial Population

1,763 residents of Gillette, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gillette is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Gillette ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gillette's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Gillette's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%.

Gillette is more Multiracial than neighboring Moorcroft (2.3% Multiracial), Pine Haven (3.9% Multiracial), and Arvada (0% Multiracial). Gillette is less Multiracial than neighboring Sleepy Hollow (7.1% Multiracial), and Wright (6.7% 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.