Independence

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

Independence is a city located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Independence has a 2025 population of 1,462. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,487 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $74,934 with a poverty rate of 12.91%.The median age in Independence is 35.5 years: 38.4 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 72.51% White, 9.82% other race, 5.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	1,071	72.51%
Two or more races	180	12.19%
Other race	145	9.82%
Black or African American	78	5.28%
Native American	3	0.2%

Independence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $39,313. Household income levels show a median of $54,967. The poverty rate stands at 12.91%.

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	$75,938	-
Families	$61,528	$74,094
Households	$54,967	$74,934
Non Families	$39,375	$66,917

$39,313

Average Income

$54,967

Median Household Income

12.91%

Poverty Rate