Green River, WY Demographics

A map of Green River's Population by Race

Green River, Wyoming had a population of 11,825 in 2020. It was 79.7% White, 0.4% Black, 0.5% Asian, 13.4% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Green River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is the 7th most populous. 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's White Population

9,430 residents of Green River identify as White, or 79.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Green River roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wyoming (81.4% White). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is ranked #167 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Green River is more White than neighboring Purple Sage (75.2% White), Clearview Acres (58% White), and Rock Springs (74.9% White). Green River is less White than neighboring James Town (80.4% White), and North Rock Springs (83.2% White).

Green River's Black Population

50 residents of Green River identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Green River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wyoming (0.8% Black). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is ranked #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Green River is more Black than neighboring James Town (0.2% Black), Purple Sage (0% Black), and North Rock Springs (0.2% Black). Green River is less Black than neighboring Clearview Acres (2.1% Black), and Rock Springs (1.1% Black).

Green River's Asian Population

63 residents of Green River identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Green River roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wyoming (0.9% Asian). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Green River is more Asian than neighboring James Town (0.4% Asian), Purple Sage (0% Asian), Clearview Acres (0.3% Asian), and North Rock Springs (0% Asian). Green River is less Asian than neighboring Rock Springs (0.9% Asian).

Green River's Hispanic Population

1,586 residents of Green River identify as Hispanic, or 13.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Green River roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is ranked #32 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Green River is more Hispanic than neighboring North Rock Springs (12.8% Hispanic). Green River is less Hispanic than neighboring James Town (14.7% Hispanic), Purple Sage (19.7% Hispanic), Clearview Acres (32.1% Hispanic), and Rock Springs (17.8% Hispanic).

Green River's Native American/Other Population

101 residents of Green River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Green River roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Green River is less Native American/Other than neighboring James Town (1.8% Native American/Other), Purple Sage (2.2% Native American/Other), Clearview Acres (2% Native American/Other), North Rock Springs (1% Native American/Other), and Rock Springs (1.1% Native American/Other).

Green River's Multiracial Population

595 residents of Green River identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Green River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Green River is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Green River is more Multiracial than neighboring James Town (2.4% Multiracial), Purple Sage (2.8% Multiracial), North Rock Springs (2.8% Multiracial), and Rock Springs (4.2% Multiracial). Green River is less Multiracial than neighboring Clearview Acres (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.