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Green River, Wyoming, in Sweetwater county, is 131 miles E of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 265 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 11,808.
In Green River, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Green River people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.
You'll notice more men than women in Green River compared to most places.
In 2000, Green River had a median family income of $59,100. People in Green River generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Green River than most places.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 76% of the housing units in Green River. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Green River, 87% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.
Green River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | ![]() |
Comparing Green River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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