Green River, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Green River, Wyoming had a total population of 11,581, the 8th largest city in Wyoming, with a median household income of $84,747, which is 11% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Green River Quick Facts
How Green River Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,679 | 11,581 | -0.8% |
| Median household income | $85,399 | $84,747 | -0.8% |
| Median home value | $255,600 | $263,400 | +3.1% |
How Green River Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Green River Rankings in Wyoming
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Other Cities in Sweetwater County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs | 23,127 | $69,168 | 16.1% | $256,200 |
| North Rock Springs | 2,277 | $104,350 | 9.0% | $313,000 |
| Reliance | 572 | N/A | 0.0% | $28,700 |
| Purple Sage | 489 | $55,432 | 20.3% | N/A |
| Eden | 472 | $89,625 | 2.1% | $146,900 |
| James Town | 431 | $118,750 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Clearview Acres | 273 | $62,054 | 7.0% | N/A |
| Wamsutter | 269 | $57,298 | 16.0% | $98,700 |
| Granger | 257 | $78,889 | 5.1% | $100,000 |
| Washam | 187 | N/A | 4.8% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Green River
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | 11,800 | $76,516 | $280,900 | 21.4% | 8.6% |
| Cody | 10,276 | $72,570 | $378,500 | 41.0% | 9.5% |
| Jackson | 10,756 | $118,991 | $1,521,900 | 52.4% | 4.4% |
| Riverton | 10,856 | $55,208 | $219,400 | 24.1% | 11.9% |
| Rawlins | 8,129 | $64,773 | $217,100 | 18.4% | 15.4% |
Population Overview
Green River is a small city located in Wyoming, within Sweetwater County. The total population is 11,581. It ranks as the 8th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.
Age Demographics
The median age in Green River is 37.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Green River is $84,747. This is 11% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $263,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Green River is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.
Education
23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Green River, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Green River, Wyoming?
Green River, Wyoming has a population of 11,581 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Green River, WY?
The median household income in Green River is $84,747, which is 5% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Green River, WY?
The poverty rate in Green River is 9.3%. This means approximately 1,075 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Green River, Wyoming?
Green River's population is 82.0% White, 0.1% Black, 14.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.
What is the median home value in Green River, WY?
The median home value in Green River is $263,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is Green River, Wyoming?
23.0% of adults (25+) in Green River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.