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Independence, Wisconsin
Independence, city, in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Independence had 1,487 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,498 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,462 (±211). GEOID 5536800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,487
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,498 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,462 ±211
Median household income
$58,000
±$19,816 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$166,000
±$10,114 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$911
±$108 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Independence and what county is it in?
Independence is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It covers 4.2 square miles of land, 360 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Independence, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,487 people lived in Independence on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 1,498 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,462 (±211).
| Measure | Independence | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,462 ±211 | 30,839 | no clear change |
| Households | 594 ±89 | 12,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.30 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 634 ±95 | 13,431 | no clear change |
Independence's population since 2000
From 1,244 in 2000 to 1,487 in 2025: up 19.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Independence as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Independence?
The median resident of Independence is 31.5 years old; 33.0% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.8%. 8.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Independence | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 ±9.2 | 39.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.0% ±6.7 pts | 26.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5% ±3.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±6.1 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.8% ±9.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.8% ±9.3 pts | 83.9% | −13.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±2.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.1% ±4.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.8% ±8.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6% ±3.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.2% ±4.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0% ±4.7 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6% ±6.0 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4% ±5.2 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±5.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Independence earn?
Half of Independence's 594 households earn less than $58,000 a year (±$19,816), against $76,313 in Trempealeau County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $61,314 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Independence | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,000 ±$19,816 | $76,313 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,814 ±$9,772 | $92,199 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,533 ±$4,747 | $37,226 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±3.9 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.0% ±10.2 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.3% ±7.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% ±3.8 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±4.7 pts | 87.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Independence?
Owners occupy 44.6% of Independence's occupied homes and renters 55.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,000 by its owner (±$10,114). The median renter pays $911 a month including utilities, and 15.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Independence | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,000 ±$10,114 | $216,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $911 ±$108 | $949 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.7% ±9.1 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,546 ±$159 | $1,572 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.6% ±7.9 pts | 74.0% | −12.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.4% ±7.9 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 634 ±95 | 13,431 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.1% ±6.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.1% ±7.9 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.2% ±2.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.8% ±8.0 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Independence building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Independence in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Independence work and get to work?
81.2% of Independence's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes.
| Measure | Independence | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±5.7 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±3.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.2% ±9.8 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.5% ±9.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±3.6 | 23.3 min | +7.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Independence?
No census tract lies mostly in Independence; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1003Trempealeau County | 2,518 | $71,076 |
| Tract 1004Trempealeau County | 4,027 | $71,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Independence) · Census block assignment files
How does Independence compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Independence is the 8,765th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 308th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Independence ranks 834th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 308th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 600th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 376th | 914 |
| Median household income | 834th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 875th | 911 |
| Median home value | 829th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 533rd | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 213th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 879th | 914 |
| Median age | 895th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 905th | 914 |
| Travel time to work | 576th | 914 |
Independence's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Independence with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Independence?
17 of the 57 figures for Independence on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Independence are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Independence.