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River Hills

Wisconsin · 1,555 residents (2025 est.) · 5.156 sq mi
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River Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $204,427. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $699,600. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,632
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+5%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,555 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024River Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$204,427
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$111,115
+18%since 2000
from $94,479 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
+6%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$699,600
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,156
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+38.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+7%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,368)
Black4.9%(80)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(34)
Asian7.5%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(538)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,269)
Black2.5%(41)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(83)
Asian7%(114)
Other7.7%(125)
Diversity Score47.7%(778)
Diversity Score
48
+45%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 99.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 93.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Hills, Wisconsin?

River Hills, Wisconsin has about 1,632 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in River Hills, Wisconsin?

The typical household in River Hills, Wisconsin earns about $204,427 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is River Hills, Wisconsin expensive?

In River Hills, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $699,600, and the typical rent is about $2,156 a month.

How educated are people in River Hills, Wisconsin?

About 78.9% of adults age 25 and over in River Hills, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in River Hills, Wisconsin?

About 5.1% of people in River Hills, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Hills, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, River Hills, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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