Green River is a city located in Sweetwater County Wyoming. Green River has a 2024 population of 11,392. It is also the county seat of Sweetwater County. Green River is currently declining at a rate of -0.9% annually and its population has decreased by -3.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,806 in 2020.
The average household income in Green River is $102,064 with a poverty rate of 7.73%. The median age in Green River is 37.8 years: 38.3 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Green River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,222 | 86.83% |
| Two or more races | 982 | 8.34% |
| Other race | 323 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 138 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.39% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,431 | 2.64 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 2,604 | 3.28 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,347 | 1.15 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Female | 374 | 3.11 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 106 | 4.3 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 2.68% |
| Associates Degree | 1,149 | 14.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,165 | 15.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 553 | 7.18% |
| High School Graduate | 2,284 | 29.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 2,168 | 28.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,468 | 6,210 | 1,633 |
| Hispanic | 933 | 810 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 340 | 24 |
| Other Race | 166 | 158 | 0 |
| Native American | 112 | 112 | 8 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 37 |
| Islander | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,732 | $96,106 | $56,270 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,722 | $81,389 | $67,500 |
| High School Graduate | $55,302 | $69,375 | $26,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,656 | $0 | $37,546 |
| Overall | $63,908 | $80,822 | $38,253 |
| Some College | $61,705 | $91,463 | $33,211 |
$63,908
Average Earnings
$80,822
Average Male
$38,253
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.48% of Green River residents speak only English, while 7.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,467 | 592 | 6.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,714 | 223 | 13.01% |
| Other | 323 | 182 | 56.35% |
| Multiple | 982 | 46 | 4.68% |
7.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.13%
Male Poverty Rate
9.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green River is Other, with 56.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green River is Multiple, with 4.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.8% |
| High School | 5.96% |
| Some College | 5.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.64% |
| Female Employed | 4.94% |
| Male Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,022 | $116,105 |
| Households | $83,497 | $102,064 |
| Married Families | $110,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,406 | $65,177 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
678
Number of Veterans
641
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 293 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 223 |
| 35 to 54 | 180 |
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 75+ | 101 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 623 | 8.35% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 3.89% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 7.84% |
| Native American | 14 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.4%
Born in Green River
96.27%
Native Born
3.73%
Foreign Born
2.32%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
96.27% of Green River residents were born in the United States, with 43.4% having been born in Wyoming. 2.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,875 | -104 | -0.95% |
| 2028 | 10,979 | -103 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 11,082 | -103 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 11,185 | -104 | -0.92% |
| 2025 | 11,289 | -103 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 11,392 | -104 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 11,496 | -50 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 11,546 | -87 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 11,633 | -173 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 11,806 | -77 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 11,883 | -143 | -1.19% |
| 2018 | 12,026 | -84 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 12,110 | -167 | -1.36% |
| 2016 | 12,277 | -164 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 12,441 | -149 | -1.18% |
| 2014 | 12,590 | -76 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 12,666 | -44 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 12,710 | 267 | 2.15% |
| 2011 | 12,443 | 37 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 12,406 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,808 | -903 | -7.1% |
| 1990 | 12,711 | -96 | -0.75% |
| 1980 | 12,807 | 8,611 | 205.22% |
| 1970 | 4,196 | 699 | 19.99% |
| 1960 | 3,497 | 310 | 9.73% |
| 1950 | 3,187 | 547 | 20.72% |
| 1940 | 2,640 | 51 | 1.97% |
| 1930 | 2,589 | 1,189 | 84.93% |
| 1900 | 1,400 | -9,475 | -87.13% |