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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Green River

Wyoming · 12,713 residents · 13.808 sq mi
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Green River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,800. Households here earn about 49% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,713
+8%vs 2000
vs 11,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.3
−14%vs 2000
vs 34.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Green River
202412K
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Age distribution, 1990
Under 58.2%(1,044)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 911%(1,396)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1412.1%(1,534)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.8%(1,113)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 244.4%(565)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3416.4%(2,088)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4419%(2,417)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 549.8%(1,241)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 645.1%(649)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 743.2%(402)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 841.4%(173)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.7%(91)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,378
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,164 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,900
−37%vs 2000
vs $20,398 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $457 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
28.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(10,293)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,206)
Asian0.3%(36)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(11,836)
Black0.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,449)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other5.9%(746)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican12%(1,388)
Spaniard0.7%(83)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(19)
Chinese0.1%(15)
Asian Indian0.1%(14)
Ancestry
English25.5%(2,948)
German12.8%(1,484)
American8%(925)
Irish7%(815)
Norwegian4.6%(535)
Scottish4.1%(471)
Italian3.5%(403)
Swedish2%(232)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(194)
French1.1%(126)
British0.9%(99)
Danish0.8%(96)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(88)
Greek0.8%(88)
Welsh0.5%(60)
Polish0.5%(56)
Canadian0.4%(43)
Portuguese0.3%(32)
Belgian0.1%(11)
Russian0.1%(11)
Finnish0.1%(10)
Austrian0.1%(9)
Swiss0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married23%(1,035)
Married61.9%(2,789)
Widowed5.8%(261)
Divorced9.3%(418)
Women 15+
Never married19.9%(904)
Married58.1%(2,635)
Widowed9.7%(439)
Divorced12.3%(558)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green River, Wyoming?

Green River, Wyoming has about 12,713 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Green River, Wyoming earns about $40,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green River, Wyoming expensive?

In Green River, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $70,800, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Green River, Wyoming?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Green River, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green River, Wyoming?

About 7.2% of people in Green River, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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