2025 Compare Cities People:
Gillette, WY vs Highlands Ranch, CO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Highlands Ranch is 0% more densely populated than Gillette.
- People are 5.9% more likely to be married in Highlands Ranch.
- The Median Age is 8.0 years older in Highlands Ranch.
 Gillette, WYHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock103,238329,725,481
 Female Population48.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 space3
 Population - 201031,558  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock70,931285,036,114
 Population - 199017,635  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock66.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now82.7%  Unlock30.8%
 space4
 Population Density  Unlock4,254.393.4
 Land Area23.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
 space
 Est. Total Population By Age
 Gillette, WYHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.6%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3416.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock14.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 548.6%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 space1
 Race
 Gillette, WYHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 White84.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.2%12.2%
 Asian0.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.8%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock8.4%18.4%
 space2
 Marriage & Family
 Gillette, WYHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Married Population58.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock61.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock37.7%50.2%
 Never Married25.7%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.4%10.8%
 Widowed3.8%  Unlock5.6%
 space5
 Household Size  Unlock2.752.60
 Households11,954  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock28,80380,755,759
     Married couple, w/children39.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock41.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,653  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children2.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Gillette    6 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Not sure why the people relying to the negative comments with positive comments don't make their own reviews. Gillette has the same problems that similarly-sized towns  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

You have to be a complete jerk to live here. These people are total losers. never been In a town where it's ok to steal and lie. the city tries to steal. Had a way too  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here several times - adding up to around 37 of my 45 years - and I can't wait to leave. As soon as my youngest graduates from high school I am out of here.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gillette

Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

   |    Reply

Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Highlands Ranch


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.