Gillette
City in Campbell County, Wyoming
Gillette is a city in Campbell County, Wyoming, with 33,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,554 ft (1,388 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sleepy Hollow, 4.3 miles SE.
- 33,403residents (2020 Census)
- 4,554 ftelevation · 1,388 m
- 23.3 sq miland area · 60.4 km²
- 1,431 / sq mipopulation density
- 82727ZIP code
About Gillette
Gillette (, jih-LET) is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. The town was founded in 1891 as a major railway town on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
The population was estimated at 33,496, as of July 1, 2023, making it the third-most populous city in Wyoming after Cheyenne and Casper. Gillette's population had increased 48% in the ten years after the 2000 census, which counted 19,646 residents, after a boom in its local fossil fuel industries.
Gillette is centrally located in an area devoted to the development of vast quantities of coal, oil, and coalbed methane gas. The city calls itself the "Energy Capital of the Nation", because Wyoming provides nearly 35% of the nation's coal. However, a decline in coal use in the U.S. in the first quarter of the 21st century has affected the state economy. Some local officials are seeking other industries or employment opportunities. As a major economic hub for the county, the city is also a regional center for media, education, health, and arts.
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Living in Gillette
- Median household income
- $81,316
- Median home value
- $264,500
- Median rent
- $976/mo
- Median age
- 34.2
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Gillette had 33,403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,431 per sq mi (553 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gillette at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Campbell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,403 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.34 sq mi (60.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.2726° N, 105.4989° W |
| ZIP code | 82727 |
| Official website | gillettewy.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5631855 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gillette
- Sleepy Hollow4.3 mi SE
- Moorcroft27.3 mi E
- Pine Haven34.5 mi E
- Wright36.2 mi S
- Arvada41.6 mi NW
- Upton44.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gillette
What county is Gillette in?
Gillette is in Campbell County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Gillette, WY?
33,403 people lived in Gillette at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gillette, WY?
The ZIP code of Gillette is 82727.
What is the elevation of Gillette?
4,554 feet (1,388 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gillette?
Sleepy Hollow (4.3 mi), Moorcroft (27.3 mi), Pine Haven (34.5 mi), Wright (36.2 mi), Arvada (41.6 mi).
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