River Hills, Wisconsin
River Hills: Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
About
River Hills is a village located in the county of Milwaukee in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,597 and a population density of 116 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,575 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about River Hills
| Population : | 1,575 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Milwaukee County |
| Area : | 13.8 km2 |
| Altitude : | 709 feet / 216 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:20:30 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 114 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
River Hills is located at 43°10'27"N 87°55'27"W (43.1741800, -87.9242500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of River Hills decreased by 1.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,597 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,603 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,607 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,610 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,611 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,609 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,599 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,592 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,581 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,575 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,575 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 34,366 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,354 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 35,319 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 33,361 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 89.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,312 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,714 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,714 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $135,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,131 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $394 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $685 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,548 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,674 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 59,439 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 316,837 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,457 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,965 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 574 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,230 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 327,923 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 8.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,449 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,871 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,500 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 814 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 164 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,626 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 408 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,216 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 58.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 570.34 |
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Schools in River Hills
College & universities near River Hills, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238430 | Cardinal Stritch University | Milwaukee (WI) | 53217-3985 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near River Hills, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKE | Milwaukee Intermodal Station | 433 West St. Paul Ave. | RAIL |
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| SHB | Sheboygan, Wisconsin | 830 Pennsylvania Avenue | BUS |
| FDL | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin | 976 South Main St. | BUS |
Post offices near River Hills
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Carrier Annex Post Office | Milwaukee (WI) | 53223 |
Other cities in Milwaukee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| West Allis | 59,748 | The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Wauwatosa | 48,084 | A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Oak Creek | 36,469 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Franklin | 36,222 | Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| South Milwaukee | 20,673 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Cudahy | 18,077 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greendale | 14,127 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,110 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Shorewood | 13,117 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Brown Deer | 12,191 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Francis | 9,725 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Hales Corners | 7,553 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Fox Point | 6,628 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| West Milwaukee | 4,090 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greenfield | 1,000 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
Distance to Other Cities
River Hills distances to largest Wisconsin cities
