Gillett
City in Arkansas County, Arkansas

Gillett is a city in Arkansas County, Arkansas, with 564 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 184 ft (56 m) above sea level. The nearest town is DeWitt, 11.9 miles N.
- 564residents (2020 Census)
- 184 ftelevation · 56 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 566 / sq mipopulation density
- 72055ZIP code
About Gillett
Gillett ( jill-LET) is a city in Arkansas County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gillett had a population of 564. Gillett is the home of the annual Gillett Coon Supper. The Arkansas Post National Memorial is located southeast of the town.
The largest alligator ever killed in Arkansas was harpooned near Gillett on September 19, 2010. The 13-ft, 1-in reptile weighed 680 lb.
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Living in Gillett
- Median household income
- $67,321
- Median home value
- $88,300
- Median age
- 50.5
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Gillett had 564 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 564 |
|---|---|
| Density | 566 per sq mi (219 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gillett at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Arkansas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 564 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1192° N, 91.3791° W |
| ZIP code | 72055 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0526980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gillett
- DeWitt11.9 mi N
- Gould14.0 mi SW
- Mitchellville16.3 mi SW
- Watson17.1 mi SE
- Dumas17.4 mi S
- Grady18.5 mi W
- Almyra19.9 mi N
- St. Charles22.3 mi NE
- Winchester24.5 mi S
- Indian Bay25.6 mi NE
- Mellwood25.7 mi E
- Rosedale, MS26.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Gillett
What county is Gillett in?
Gillett is in Arkansas County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Gillett, AR?
564 people lived in Gillett at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gillett, AR?
The ZIP code of Gillett is 72055.
What is the elevation of Gillett?
184 feet (56 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gillett?
DeWitt (11.9 mi), Gould (14.0 mi), Mitchellville (16.3 mi), Watson (17.1 mi), Dumas (17.4 mi).
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