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Green River

Utah · 952 residents · 27.152 sq mi
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Green River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
952
−2%since 2000
from 973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+20%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6738149561K1K1990201020202024Green River
2024720
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,775
+57%since 2000
from $11,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(727)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino21.4%(204)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.2%(420)
Diversity Score
44
+1%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green River, Utah?

Green River, Utah has about 952 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green River, Utah earns about $40,938 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Green River, Utah?

About 10.7% 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 9.3% of people in Green River, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green River, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Green River, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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