Green River is a city located in Emery County Utah. Green River has a 2024 population of 891. Green River is currently growing at a rate of 1.14% annually and its population has increased by 4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 850 in 2020.
The average household income in Green River is $65,641 with a poverty rate of 15.99%. The median age in Green River is 40.7 years: 39.6 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Green River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 730 | 92.64% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 23 | 2.92% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 312 | 2.53 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Married | 177 | 3.33 | 78 | 22 |
| Non Family | 115 | 0 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 16 | 4.31 | 31.3 | 68.8 |
| Male | 4 | 3.75 | 0 | 100 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
66.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 13.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 4.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 28 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 10.36% |
| Some College | 172 | 30.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 357 | 329 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 70 | 20 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,750 | $0 | $62,875 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $20,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,568 | $22,969 | $7,813 |
| Overall | $34,471 | $49,167 | $27,663 |
| Some College | $45,341 | $87,875 | $29,402 |
$34,471
Average Earnings
$49,167
Average Male
$27,663
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.76% of Green River residents speak only English, while 29.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 288 | 93 | 32.29% |
| White | 477 | 33 | 6.92% |
15.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
16.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green River is Hispanic, with 32.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green River is White, with 6.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.67% |
| High School | 13.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
| Some College | 6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 10.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,155 | $84,477 |
| Households | $43,190 | $65,641 |
| Married Families | $88,869 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,583 | $32,558 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
56.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 5.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.88%
Born in Green River
87.56%
Native Born
12.44%
Foreign Born
10.53%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
87.56% of Green River residents were born in the United States, with 58.88% having been born in Utah. 10.53% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 943 | 11 | 1.18% |
| 2028 | 932 | 10 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 922 | 10 | 1.1% |
| 2026 | 912 | 11 | 1.22% |
| 2025 | 901 | 10 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 891 | 10 | 1.14% |
| 2023 | 881 | 6 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 875 | 12 | 1.39% |
| 2021 | 863 | 13 | 1.53% |
| 2020 | 850 | -89 | -9.48% |
| 2019 | 939 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 939 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 937 | -21 | -2.19% |
| 2016 | 958 | -14 | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 972 | -28 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 1,000 | -12 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 1,012 | -19 | -1.84% |
| 2012 | 1,031 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 1,033 | 2 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 1,031 | 0 | 0% |