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Green River, WY


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Green River, Wyoming

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.

The People and Families of Green River

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

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. 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.

Commuting

In Green River, 87% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGreen River Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGreen River Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGreen River People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGreen River Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Green River Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Green River, WY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men79
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Well-Paid Single Women58
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population13
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income710
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times52
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime43

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Bluffs of the Green River c1900.

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