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Green River

Utah · 888 residents (2025 est.) · 27.152 sq mi
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Green River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,129. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 253 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
−26%since 2000
from 973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+48%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:888 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6738149561K1K1990201020202024Green River
2024720
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,129
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,350
+186%since 2000
from $11,326 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+23%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 6.9%
Information19.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(748)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(191)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.6%(425)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(481)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(225)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(14)
Diversity Score57%(410)
Diversity Score
57
+31%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 70.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 30.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green River, Utah?

Green River, Utah has about 720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green River, Utah?

The typical household in Green River, Utah earns about $65,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green River, Utah expensive?

In Green River, Utah, the median home is worth about $173,800.

How educated are people in Green River, Utah?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Green River, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green River, Utah?

About 12.2% of people in Green River, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green River, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Green River, Utah has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 161 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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