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Green River

Utah · 847 residents · 27.152 sq mi
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Green River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,361. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Utah median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
847
−13%since 2000
from 973 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+29%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6738149561K1K1990201020202024Green River
2024720
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,361
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,220
+114%since 2000
from $11,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(544)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.1%(280)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.7%(481)
Diversity Score
57
+30%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.9 min
−31%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green River, Utah?

Green River, Utah has about 847 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green River, Utah earns about $42,361 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 $81,700, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Green River, Utah?

About 9.5% 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 21.1% 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 34 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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