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Green River, UT


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Green River, Utah

Green River, Utah, in Emery county, is 134 miles SE of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 258 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 973.

The People and Families of Green River

In Green River, about 59% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Green River. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 12% of Green River is non-white. No single racial group represents Green River, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Green River had a median family income of $31,667.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Green River Housing

Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Green River. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Green River?

Commuting

In Green River, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Green River, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Green River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Utah):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGreen River Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGreen River Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGreen River Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Green River Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Green River Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Green River, UT

Comparing Green River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Utah (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old105
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population61
Female Share of the Population510
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens38
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size102
Portion of People Married71

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults31
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents610
People Living Alone510
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
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