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Independence

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.163
State:
Wisconsin

Independence is a city located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Independence has a 2026 population of 1,472. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,496 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $58,000 with a poverty rate of 10.36%. The median age in Independence is 31.5 years: 38.5 years for males, and 28 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

1.5K
Total Population
354
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.27%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,472-4-0.27%
20251,476-4-0.27%
20241,480-14-0.94%
20231,494-3-0.2%
20221,497-2-0.13%
20211,49930.2%
20201,49630.2%
20191,299-7-0.54%
20181,306-4-0.31%
20171,310-19-1.43%
20161,329-9-0.67%
20151,338-8-0.59%
20141,346-10-0.74%
20131,356110.82%
20121,34570.52%
20111,33820.15%
20101,33900%

Median Age

Overall: 31.5 years
Female: 28 years
Male: 38.5 years

Independence Adults

There are 980 adults, (198 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 767 (52.5%)
Male: 695 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 63.13% White, 13.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White92363.13%
Two or more races30020.52%
Other race20113.75%
Black or African American332.26%
Native American50.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races23115.8%
Other race20113.75%
White926.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White83156.84%
Two or more races694.72%
Black or African American332.26%
Native American50.34%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $41,989. Household income levels show a median of $58,000. The poverty rate stands at 10.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$79,938-
Families$70,761$83,278
Households$58,000$77,814
Non Families$48,214$61,012

$41,989

Average Income

$58,000

Median Household Income

10.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)