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Green River

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.808
State:
Wyoming

Green River is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Green River has a 2026 population of 11,307. It is also the county seat of Sweetwater County. Green River is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,808 in 2020.

The median household income in Green River is $84,747 with a poverty rate of 9.33%. The median age in Green River is 37.2 years: 39.2 years for males, and 36.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.0 males.

11.3K
Total Population
819
Density (mi²)
-83 -0.73%
Growth

Green River Population

Green River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,307-83-0.73%
202511,390-84-0.73%
202411,474-26-0.23%
202311,500-31-0.27%
202211,531-103-0.89%
202111,634-202-1.71%
202011,808-75-0.63%
201911,883-143-1.19%
201812,026-84-0.69%
201712,110-167-1.36%
201612,277-164-1.32%
201512,441-149-1.18%
201412,590-76-0.6%
201312,666-44-0.35%
201212,7102672.15%
201112,443370.3%
201012,406-109-0.87%
200011,808-903-7.1%
199012,711-96-0.75%
198012,8078,611205.22%
19704,19669919.99%
19603,4973109.73%
19503,18754720.72%
19402,640511.97%
19302,5891,18984.93%
19001,40000%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 36.1 years
Male: 39.2 years

Green River Adults

There are 8,403 adults, (1,824 of whom are seniors) in Green River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,850 (50.5%)
Male: 5,731 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Green River includes 83.69% White, 3.21% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,69283.69%
Two or more races1,45712.58%
Other race3723.21%
Asian510.44%
Black or African American90.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,18110.2%
Other race3032.62%
White1991.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,49381.97%
Two or more races2762.38%
Other race690.6%
Asian510.44%
Black or African American90.08%

Green River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Green River 's average per capita income is $64,563. Household income levels show a median of $84,747. The poverty rate stands at 9.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$115,901-
Families$106,402$118,755
Households$84,747$101,850
Non Families$50,925$65,193

$64,563

Average Income

$84,747

Median Household Income

9.33%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)