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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Green River

Wyoming · 11,808 residents · 13.808 sq mi
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Green River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,164. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $98,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,808
−7%since 1990
from 12,713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
855 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 921 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+16%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Green River
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,164
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,378 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,398
+58%since 1990
from $12,900 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$457
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $368 in 1990
US average: $602
75.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
24.1% rent
1.9
+6%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(11,836)
Black0.8%(98)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,449)
Asian0.3%(33)
Diversity Score36%(4,580)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(10,293)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(1,206)
Asian0.3%(36)
Diversity Score24.7%(2,912)
25
−32%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Green River, Wyoming?

Green River, Wyoming has about 11,808 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Green River, Wyoming earns about $53,164 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Green River, Wyoming?

About 18.4% 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 4.5% of people in Green River, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green River, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Green River, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 905 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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