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Riverwest

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 10,310 residents · 1.015 sq mi
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Riverwest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,752. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $243,363. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 55% 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 5 census tracts that make up Riverwest; 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 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,310
Population density
10,158 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,752
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,956
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,363
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,144
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.4%
59.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(7,256)
Black11.7%(1,208)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(999)
Asian1.4%(142)
Other6.8%(705)
Diversity Score59.6%(6,144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(7,256)
Black11.7%(1,208)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(999)
Asian1.4%(142)
Other6.8%(705)
Diversity Score59.6%(6,144)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Foreign born
3.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 10,310 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $64,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $243,363, and the typical rent is about $1,144 a month.

How educated are people in Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 55.4% of adults age 25 and over in Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverwest, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% of people in Riverwest, 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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