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Riverside Park

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 6,509 residents · 0.509 sq mi
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Riverside Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,896. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $268,115. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Riverside Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,509
Population density
12,788 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,896
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,161
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,115
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,320
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
15.3%
84.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(5,282)
Black4.6%(301)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(424)
Asian1.8%(119)
Other5.9%(383)
Diversity Score41.4%(2,696)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(5,282)
Black4.6%(301)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(424)
Asian1.8%(119)
Other5.9%(383)
Diversity Score41.4%(2,696)
Diversity Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
3.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 6,509 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $51,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $268,115, and the typical rent is about $1,320 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 61.2% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 30.4% of people in Riverside Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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