Green River, UT Demographics

A map of Green River's Population by Race

Green River, Utah has an estimated population of 720, a large decrease from the 847 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.8% White, 31.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Green River has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Utah overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Green River, that probability was 47.8% in 2020 and 45.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green River is ranked the 201st most populous place in Utah, out of 334 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Green River was ranked the 182nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Green River's White Population

481 residents of Green River, or 66.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green River is lower than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Green River ranks 305th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's White population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Green River's population has increased from 64.2% to 66.8%.

Green River is more White than neighboring Thompson Springs (0% White). Green River is less White than neighboring East Carbon (77.9% White), Elmo (99.7% White), Moab (71.1% White), and Cleveland (93.7% White).

Green River's Black Population

0 residents of Green River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green River is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Green River ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Green River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Green River's Asian Population

0 residents of Green River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green River is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Green River ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Green River's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Green River is less Asian than neighboring Moab (1.7% Asian).

Green River's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Green River, or 31.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green River is significantly higher than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Green River ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Green River's population has decreased from 33.1% to 31.3%.

Green River is more Hispanic than neighboring Thompson Springs (0% Hispanic), East Carbon (20.1% Hispanic), Elmo (0% Hispanic), Moab (18.6% Hispanic), and Cleveland (0% Hispanic).

Green River's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Green River, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Green River is comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Green River ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green River's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.9%.

Green River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Thompson Springs (0% Native American/Other), East Carbon (1.1% Native American/Other), and Elmo (0% Native American/Other). Green River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moab (5.6% Native American/Other), and Cleveland (2.6% Native American/Other).

Green River's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Green River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green River is slightly lower than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Green River ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Green River's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Green River is less Multiracial than neighboring East Carbon (0.9% Multiracial), Elmo (0.3% Multiracial), Moab (3% Multiracial), and Cleveland (3.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.