State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
835.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.38% (-160)
Growth Since 2010
-8.60% (-1,076)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Green River, Wyoming Population 2021
11,439
Green River is a city located in Sweetwater County Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Sweetwater County. With a 2020 population of 11,439, it is the 8th largest city in Wyoming and the 2830th largest city in the United States . Green River is currently declining at a rate of -1.38% annually and its population has decreased by -8.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,515 in 2010. Green River reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 14 miles, Green River has a population density of 835 people per square mile.
The average household income in Green River is $89,497 with a poverty rate of 8.99%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $895 per month, and the median house value is $213,800. 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: 91.54%
- Other race: 2.57%
- Native American: 2.35%
- Two or more races: 2.10%
- Asian: 1.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.16%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
The current population of Green River, Wyoming is 11,439 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 11,759.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 12,515.
Green River, Wyoming Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,048 | 91.54% |
| Some Other Race | 310 | 2.57% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 284 | 2.35% |
| Two or More Races | 253 | 2.10% |
| Asian | 155 | 1.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.16% |
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Green River Population by Race
Green River Population Pyramid $2021
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Green River Population by Age
Green River Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,303 | 2.79 | 77.2 |
| Married | 2,435 | 3.25 | 87.7 |
| Non Family | 1,050 | 1.29 | 63 |
| Female | 681 | 3.27 | 60.6 |
| Male | 137 | 3.66 | 83.2 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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Green River Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 1.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 295 | 3.66% |
| High School Graduate | 2,537 | 31.46% |
| Some College | 2,339 | 29.01% |
| Associates Degree | 970 | 12.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,288 | 15.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 495 | 6.14% |
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Green River Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Green River Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,597 | 6,288 | 1,562 |
| Hispanic | 1,071 | 958 | 161 |
| Native American | 211 | 211 | 6 |
| Other Race | 163 | 153 | 10 |
| Asian | 132 | 120 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 60 | 60 | 8 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 |
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 40.91%.
Green River Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,580
Average Earnings
$71,573
Average Male
$25,707
Average Female
Green River Earnings by Educational Attainment
Green River Language by Age
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Green River Language
90.01% of Green River residents speak only English, while 9.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.21% of the population.
Green River Language
Green River Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,361 | 790 | 8.44% |
| Hispanic | 1,984 | 275 | 13.86% |
| Other | 310 | 79 | 25.48% |
| Asian | 155 | 12 | 7.74% |
8.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.20%
Male Poverty Rate
11.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Green River
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green River is Other, with 25.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green River is Asian, with 7.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.97%.
Green River Poverty
Green River Poverty Rate by Education
Green River Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Green River Married by Age and Sex
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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 55-64.
Green River Marital Status by Race
Green River Marital Status
Green River Veterans by War
Green River Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 860 | 10.30% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 3.18% |
| Native American | 13 | 6.16% |
Green River Veterans by Race
Green River Veterans by Education
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12.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Green River Veterans by Education
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67%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Green River Employment by Age
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Green River Employment by Race
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Green River Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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41.52%
Born in Green River
96.22%
Native Born
3.78%
Foreign Born
2.00%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.22% of Green River residents were born in the United States, with 41.52% having been born in Wyoming. 2.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Green River Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,439 | -160 | -1.38% |
| 2020 | 11,599 | -160 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 11,759 | -160 | -1.34% |
| 2018 | 11,919 | -123 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 12,042 | -195 | -1.59% |
| 2016 | 12,237 | -176 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 12,413 | -154 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 12,567 | -80 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 12,647 | -46 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 12,693 | 261 | 2.10% |
| 2011 | 12,432 | 32 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 12,400 | 592 | 0.49% |
| 2000 | 11,808 | -903 | -0.73% |
| 1990 | 12,711 | -96 | -0.08% |
| 1980 | 12,807 | 8,611 | 11.80% |
| 1970 | 4,196 | 699 | 1.84% |
| 1960 | 3,497 | 310 | 0.93% |
| 1950 | 3,187 | 547 | 1.90% |
| 1940 | 2,640 | 51 | 0.20% |
| 1930 | 2,589 | 1,189 | 2.07% |
| 1900 | 1,400 | 0.00% |