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Green River

Wyoming · 12,515 residents · 13.808 sq mi
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Green River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,502. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,400. Households here earn about 33% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,515
+6%since 2000
from 11,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.9
−1%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Green River
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,502
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,164 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,265
+39%since 2000
from $20,398 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+47%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score24.7%(2,912)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(10,486)
Black0.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,682)
Asian0.5%(58)
Other3.8%(476)
Diversity Score38.1%(4,774)
Diversity Score
38
+55%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green River, Wyoming?

Green River, Wyoming has about 12,515 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green River, Wyoming earns about $71,502 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 $195,400, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Green River, Wyoming?

About 18.0% 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 8.0% 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 198 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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