Census ACS · #636 μSA
Gillette Metro Area
The Gillette, Wy Micropolitan Statistical Area has 47,018 residents. The median household income is $95,253 and the median home value is $266,400.
47,018
Population
10
People / sq mi
$95,253
Median Income
$266,400
Median Home Value
The Gillette CBSA covers 4,802 sq mi of land at 9.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
Economy & Income
$95,253
Median Household Income
$40,983
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$266,400
Median Home Value
$952
Median Rent
78.4%
Homeownership
Education
91.9%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
5.4%
Work From Home
21.7 min
Avg Commute
54.1%
Foreign Born
Gillette spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gillette, Wy Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 47,018 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #636 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Gillette metro area is $95,253, with a per capita income of $40,983.
The Gillette, Wy CBSA spans the state of Wyoming.
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Data for the Gillette, Wy CBSA (23940) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Gillette stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 10 people per square mile. With 47,018 residents, Gillette is a metro area in WY.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US metro areas: median income is $95,253, above the US median of $78,538. Only 7.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $266,400, with typical rent around $952.
Roughly 22.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.