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River Hills

Wisconsin · 1,597 residents · 5.156 sq mi
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River Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $693,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 261% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,597
−2%since 2000
from 1,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.5
+8%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024River Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$186,154
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $161,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$102,527
+9%since 2000
from $94,479 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$693,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+16%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,277)
Black6%(96)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(66)
Asian7.5%(120)
Other1.9%(30)
Diversity Score42.8%(684)
Diversity Score
43
+30%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+86%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.0%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in River Hills, Wisconsin?

River Hills, Wisconsin has about 1,597 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in River Hills, Wisconsin earns about $186,154 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 $693,700, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in River Hills, Wisconsin?

About 77.1% 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 2.7% of people in River Hills, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has River Hills, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, River Hills, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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