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Green River

Wyoming · 11,825 residents · 13.808 sq mi
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Green River is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,871. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $221,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,825
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11,808 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Green River
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,871
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,164 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,326
+78%since 2000
from $20,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,800
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $457 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(9,430)
Black0.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(1,586)
Asian0.5%(63)
Other4.3%(514)
Diversity Score40.4%(4,782)
Diversity Score
40
+64%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green River, Wyoming?

Green River, Wyoming has about 11,825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green River, Wyoming earns about $80,871 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 $221,800, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Green River, Wyoming?

About 21.8% 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 6.2% 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 888 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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