Green River
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Green River is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, with 11,825 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,115 ft (1,864 m) above sea level. The nearest town is James Town, 4.9 miles NW.
- 11,825residents (2020 Census)
- 6,115 ftelevation · 1,864 m
- 13.8 sq miland area · 35.8 km²
- 856 / sq mipopulation density
- 82935ZIP code
About Green River
Green River is a city in and the county seat of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 11,825 at the 2020 census. It is the seventh-most populous city in Wyoming.
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Living in Green River
- Median household income
- $84,747
- Median home value
- $263,400
- Median rent
- $921/mo
- Median age
- 37.2
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Green River had 11,825 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,825 |
|---|---|
| Density | 856 per sq mi (331 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Green River at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Sweetwater County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,825 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.81 sq mi (35.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,115 ft (1,864 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5130° N, 109.4706° W |
| ZIP code | 82935 |
| Official website | cityofgreenriver.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5633740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Green River
- James Town4.9 mi NW
- Purple Sage8.2 mi E
- Clearview Acres11.0 mi NE
- Rock Springs14.1 mi NE
- North Rock Springs14.3 mi NE
- Arrowhead Springs16.3 mi E
- Reliance17.7 mi NE
- Little America21.6 mi W
- Granger26.2 mi W
- Superior31.2 mi NE
- Washam37.0 mi S
- Point of Rocks37.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Green River
What county is Green River in?
Green River is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Green River, WY?
11,825 people lived in Green River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Green River, WY?
The ZIP code of Green River is 82935.
What is the elevation of Green River?
6,115 feet (1,864 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Green River?
James Town (4.9 mi), Purple Sage (8.2 mi), Clearview Acres (11.0 mi), Rock Springs (14.1 mi), North Rock Springs (14.3 mi).
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