Green River Population

1870–2026

11,370

2026 projection

3.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Green River. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202611,370-800.70%
202511,450-460.40%
202411,496-130.11%
202311,509-270.23%
202211,536-1060.91%
202111,642-1831.55%
202011,825-830.70%
201911,908-1411.17%
201812,049-820.68%
201712,131-1631.33%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Green River has a population change lower than Sweetwater County, Wyoming, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wyoming+1.9%
  • Sweetwater County−2.2%
  • Green River−3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Green River Demographics

37.2median age

Median age

Female36.1 yrs
Male39.2 yrs

Adults

8,403
1,824 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults6,579 other adults

Sex

Female 50.5% · 5,850Male 49.5% · 5,731

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 116 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Green River Income

$84,747median household income

Median household income

$84,747

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$64,563

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.3%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Green River Marital Status

60% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married60%62%58%
Never married22%23%20%
Divorced11%9%12%
Widowed8%6%10%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201