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Green River, WY

Founded 1868Sweetwater CountyElev. 1,864 m
Population
11,679
Median home
$255,600
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Green River

With about 11,679 residents, Green River is one of Wyoming's notable places. Green River was founded in 1868 and sits in Sweetwater County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $85,399. Homes carry a median value of $255,600, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (83.3%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
11,679
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$85,399
Per-capita income
$39,310
Poverty rate
9.7%
High-school grad or higher
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
22.4 min
Work from home
3.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White83.3%
Hispanic or Latino12.9%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts33.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance18.1%
Sales & office17.2%
Service15.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$255,600
Median gross rent
$912/mo
Owner-occupied
76%
Median year built
1978
Households
4,520
Avg. household size
2.57

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Green River has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math67%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Expedition AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Green River High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Harrison ElementaryElementary
Monroe Elementary SchoolElementary
Truman ElementaryElementary
Washington ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% below national
Green River342
Wyoming204
United States386
↑ 86% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime54% below national
Green River895
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Green River Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Green River.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Sweetwater County
Winter weatherRelatively High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Green River is in Sweetwater County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Green River was founded in 1868 and sits in Sweetwater County. Elevation ~1,864 m.

Map of Green River
Green River, WY
Where Green River is
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Sweetwater BreweryUS Post Office--Green River130 E Flaming Gorge WayMorris HouseGreen River Downtown Historic DistrictETR Big Island Bridge
Notable people from Green River
Curt GowdyAmy Jo MartinJohn McDermottJustin SalasMarlene TrompRichard W. Waggener
People searches in Green River
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Nearby cities
Rock Springs (14 mi)Lyman (45 mi)Mountain View (48 mi)Kemmerer (59 mi)Evanston (79 mi)Pinedale (96 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Green River, WY (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Green River, Wyoming.

Christopher Duane Greene, 53
Green River · 82935

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Green River — frequently asked

What is the population of Green River, Wyoming?
Green River has a population of about 11,679, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Green River?
The median home value in Green River is $255,600, and the median gross rent is $912/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Green River safe? What is the crime rate?
Green River Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 342 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Green River face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sweetwater County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, landslide, cold wave.
How many schools are in Green River?
Green River has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Green River?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Green River. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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