Green River, WY Demographics

A map of Green River's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,493	9,430	82.0%	79.7%
Hispanic	1,683	1,586	14.5%	13.4%
Multiracial	276	595	2.4%	5.0%
Native American/Other	69	101	0.6%	0.9%
Asian	51	63	0.4%	0.5%
Black	9	50	0.1%	0.4%

Green River, Wyoming has an estimated population of 11,581, a slight decrease from the 11,825 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.0% White, 14.5% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.1% Black. 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 less diverse than Wyoming 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 34.3% in 2020 and 30.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green River is ranked the 8th most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 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 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Green River's White Population

9,493 residents of Green River, or 82.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green River is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Green River ranks 167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Green River's population has increased from 79.7% to 82.0%.

Green River is more White than neighboring Purple Sage (50.1% White), Clearview Acres (69.6% White), North Rock Springs (74.2% White), and Rock Springs (75% White). Green River is less White than neighboring James Town (91.6% White).

Green River's Black Population

9 residents of Green River, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green River is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Green River ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.0%. Black residents' share of Green River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Green River is more Black than neighboring James Town (0% Black), Purple Sage (0% Black), Clearview Acres (0% Black), and North Rock Springs (0% Black). Green River is less Black than neighboring Rock Springs (2.3% Black).

Green River's Asian Population

51 residents of Green River, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green River is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Green River ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.0%. Asian residents' share of Green River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Green River is more Asian than neighboring Purple Sage (0% Asian), Clearview Acres (0% Asian), and North Rock Springs (0% Asian). Green River is less Asian than neighboring James Town (3.9% Asian), and Rock Springs (0.6% Asian).

Green River's Hispanic Population

1,683 residents of Green River, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green River is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Green River ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Green River's population has increased from 13.4% to 14.5%.

Green River is more Hispanic than neighboring James Town (0% Hispanic). Green River is less Hispanic than neighboring Purple Sage (46.2% Hispanic), Clearview Acres (23.4% Hispanic), North Rock Springs (17.7% Hispanic), and Rock Springs (17% Hispanic).

Green River's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Green River, or 0.6% 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 Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Green River ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Green River is more Native American/Other than neighboring James Town (0% Native American/Other), and Purple Sage (0% Native American/Other). Green River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clearview Acres (5.5% Native American/Other), North Rock Springs (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rock Springs (1.7% Native American/Other).

Green River's Multiracial Population

276 residents of Green River, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green River is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Green River ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Green River's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.4%.

Green River is more Multiracial than neighboring Clearview Acres (1.5% Multiracial). Green River is less Multiracial than neighboring James Town (4.4% Multiracial), Purple Sage (3.7% Multiracial), North Rock Springs (6.8% Multiracial), and Rock Springs (3.4% 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.