Green River, Wyoming Population 2022
Green River is a city located in Sweetwater County Wyoming. Green River has a 2020 population of 11,279. It is also the county seat of Sweetwater County. Green River is currently declining at a rate of -1.40% annually and its population has decreased by -9.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,400 in 2010.
The average household income in Green River is $89,497 with a poverty rate of 6.25%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $854 per month, and the median house value is $221,800. The median age in Green River is 37.3 years, 36.7 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
Green River Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Green Riverwas:
- White: 91.51%
- Two or more races: 2.71%
- Native American: 2.56%
- Other race: 1.75%
- Asian: 1.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.27%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,004 | 91.51% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 308 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.20% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.27% |
| Some Other Race | 210 | 1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 326 | 2.71% |
Green River Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,370 | 2.74 | 74.9 |
| Married | 2,489 | 3.26 | 86.3 |
| Male | 142 | 3.68 | 96.5 |
| Female | 565 | 3.31 | 51.9 |
| Non Family | 1,174 | 1.23 | 59 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 1.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 233 | 2.85% |
| High School Graduate | 2,595 | 31.74% |
| Some College | 2,393 | 29.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,043 | 12.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,268 | 15.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 511 | 6.25% |
Green River Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 123 | 109 | 58 |
| White | 6,905 | 6,632 | 1,570 |
| Hispanic | 838 | 759 | 139 |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 103 | 10 |
| Native American | 226 | 226 | 12 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | |
| Other Race | 131 | 121 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.15%.
$53,228
Average Earnings
$74,087
Average Male
$32,013
Average Female
Green River Language by Age
Green River Language
92.60% of Green River residents speak only English, while 7.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.80% of the population.
Green River Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,516 | 177 | 11.68% |
| Asian | 144 | 14 | 9.72% |
| White | 9,757 | 555 | 5.69% |
| Other | 43 | NaN% |
6.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.30%
Male Poverty Rate
8.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Green River
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green River is Hispanic, with 11.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green River is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.28%.
Green River Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Green River Married by Age and Sex
Green River Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Green River Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 742 | 8.96% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.54% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 3.44% |
Green River Veterans by Education
7.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
69%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.99%
Born in Green River
96.85%
Native Born
3.15%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.85% of Green River residents were born in the United States, with 43.99% having been born in Wyoming. 1.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,400 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 2,589 | 1,189 | 2.07% |
| 1940 | 2,640 | 51 | 0.20% |
| 1950 | 3,187 | 547 | 1.90% |
| 1960 | 3,497 | 310 | 0.93% |
| 1970 | 4,196 | 699 | 1.84% |
| 1980 | 12,807 | 8,611 | 11.80% |
| 1990 | 12,711 | -96 | -0.08% |
| 2000 | 11,808 | -903 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 12,400 | 592 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 12,432 | 32 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 12,693 | 261 | 2.10% |
| 2013 | 12,647 | -46 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 12,567 | -80 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 12,413 | -154 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 12,237 | -176 | -1.42% |
| 2017 | 12,042 | -195 | -1.59% |
| 2018 | 11,919 | -123 | -1.02% |
| 2019 | 11,759 | -160 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 11,599 | -160 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 11,439 | -160 | -1.38% |
| 2022 | 11,279 | -160 | -1.40% |