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Green River, WY
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Population
11,581
Land area
13.8sq mi
People per sq mi
839
ZIP codes
0
Green River and its ZIP codes
Green River at a glance
- Green River is about 140 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- The median household income is $84,747, 11% above the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,400 (15% below Wyoming) and median rent is $921 a month.
Local data for Green River, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Green River, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,747
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$263,400
Median rent
$921/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,484), Mexican Americans (1,388), Irish Americans (815).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sweetwater County. PPP loans are for Green River.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,405
20,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,284
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$275M
FY 2026, $6,508 per person
How people get to work
Green River, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Green River, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
822
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 8°F
10.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Green River, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Green River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| James TownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Purple SageCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| Clearview AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Rock SpringsCity | 13 mi | 19.8 |
| North Rock SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.8 |
| Arrowhead SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| RelianceCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| Little AmericaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| GrangerTown | 26 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Green River, WY in?
- Green River is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Green River, WY?
- About 11,581 people live in Green River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Green River?
- Nearby places include James Town (5.5 mi), Purple Sage (8 mi), Clearview Acres (11 mi), Rock Springs (13 mi), North Rock Springs (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023