City profile · Wyoming · Census ACS 2023

Green River, WY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Green River - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,679
Residents
$85,399
Median income
$255,600
Median home
$996
Median rent (state)

Green River - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Green River places in the 67th percentile for household income and the 70th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

67th
percentile, household income
57th
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
70th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Green River, WY

11,679 people live in Green River, Wyoming - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Green River households earn a median of $85,399 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.6%. Home values in Green River run a median of $255,600, and the median resident age is 36.8 years. About 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 6 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Stable), up 0% from five years earlier. Green River reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 851.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Wyoming run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Wyoming at 92.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $996 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Wyoming run around $180, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 30.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

11,679 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wyoming

Median Household Income

$85,399 /yr

Poverty 5.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wyoming average

How does Green River compare to other US cities?

Green River measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 67% higher than other cities
Home value 57% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities
Safety 70% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Wyoming alone, Green River ranks #7 of 24 Wyoming cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Green River's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Wyoming, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

67thIncome percentile
70thSafety percentile

67th percentile nationally for median household income · 70th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Green River's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Green River's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 66 Avg. percentile National median
Green River's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Green River's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$255,600 43rd percentile more affordable than 43% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Green River $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Green River, WY Green River, WY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Green River, WY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Green River, WY median $85,399/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Green River, WY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Green River, WY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,679
Median Income
$85,399
Median Home Value
$255,600
Median Age
36.8
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Labor force participation
61.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
851.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
228.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
623.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,400 residents11,600 residents11,800 residents12,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,815 residents 11,450 residents ▼ -3.1%
Green River's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
6
housing units authorized
Single-Family
6
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 6
2020 4
2021 7
2022 4
2023 5
2024 6

Permit volume increased 0% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.0%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
4.9%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
3.4%

Based on 5,415 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wyoming - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$180
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wyoming state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wyoming state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Green River sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$996/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
30.6 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wyoming

Evanston
11,803 people
Riverton
10,803 people
Jackson
10,746 people
Cody
10,121 people
Rawlins
8,217 people
Lander
7,565 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Green River's 11,679 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Bellmawr, NJ
11,678 people
Berthoud, CO
11,684 people
Friendly, MD
11,673 people
Franklin, OH
11,670 people
Lakeland Highlands, FL
11,669 people
Granbury, TX
11,665 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Green River's $85,399 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pawling, NY
$85,405 median income
Rockwood, MI
$85,391 median income
Hilton, NY
$85,390 median income
Lakehills, TX
$85,409 median income
Stem, NC
$85,385 median income
Hardin, IL
$85,417 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Green River, WY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Green River, WY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 87.0% 9.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 12.9% White 87.0% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.8% Two or more races 9.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Green River compares to nearby Wyoming cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Green River (this city) 11,679 $85,399
Evanston 11,803 $76,569
Riverton 10,803 $56,280
Jackson 10,746 $112,609
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WY FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Green River, WY?

What is the population of Green River, WY? +

The population of Green River, WY stands at 11,679 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Green River, WY? +

Green River households earn a median of $85,399 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Green River? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Green River; the closest available measure is the Wyoming state average, a cost of living index of 92.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wyoming vary by metro area.

Is Green River, WY safe? +

Green River has a total crime rate of 851.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Green River, WY? +

A typical home in Green River is worth $255,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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