This was 7.5 percent lower than the state average of 39.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 32,513.
94.3 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Gillette for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,126 | 5.7 |
Regular high school diploma | 6,171 | 31.5 |
GED or alternative credential | 978 | 5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,864 | 9.5 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,178 | 16.2 |
Associate's degree | 2,415 | 12.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,284 | 11.6 |
Master's degree | 1,389 | 7.1 |
Professional school degree | 112 | 0.6 |
Doctorate degree | 94 | 0.5 |