Village · Wisconsin
Trempealeau, Wisconsin
Trempealeau, village, in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. Trempealeau had 1,889 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,843 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,864 (±240). GEOID 5580475.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,889
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,864 ±240
Median household income
$79,254
±$4,164 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$215,600
±$28,322 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,179
±$289 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Trempealeau and what county is it in?
Trempealeau is a village in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 930 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 Trempealeau, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,889 people lived in Trempealeau on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 1,843 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,864 (±240).
| Measure | Trempealeau | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,864 ±240 | 30,839 | no clear change |
| Households | 854 ±124 | 12,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.20 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 916 ±117 | 13,431 | no clear change |
Trempealeau's population since 2000
From 1,319 in 2000 to 1,889 in 2025: up 43.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau?
The median resident of Trempealeau is 38.2 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.5%.
| Measure | Trempealeau | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 ±5.6 | 39.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% ±3.9 pts | 26.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±4.9 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 43.0% ±3.8 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% ±2.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.8% ±3.1 pts | 83.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±4.1 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.0% ±1.5 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9% ±6.1 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.6% ±3.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±5.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7% ±4.7 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 Trempealeau earn?
Half of Trempealeau's 854 households earn less than $79,254 a year (±$4,164), against $76,313 in Trempealeau County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,835 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,419 after inflation. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Trempealeau | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,254 ±$4,164 | $76,313 | +$13,419 |
| Mean household income | $81,882 ±$6,780 | $92,199 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,528 ±$2,897 | $37,226 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7% ±4.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1% ±3.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±2.0 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3% ±4.2 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 Trempealeau?
Owners occupy 64.8% of Trempealeau's occupied homes and renters 35.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $215,600 by its owner (±$28,322). The median renter pays $1,179 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Trempealeau | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $215,600 ±$28,322 | $216,700 | +$38,503 |
| Median gross rent | $1,179 ±$289 | $949 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±20.5 pts | 29.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,461 ±$91 | $1,572 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.8% ±9.8 pts | 74.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 35.2% ±9.8 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Housing units | 916 ±117 | 13,431 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0% ±8.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.0% ±7.8 pts | 75.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.3% ±3.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 26.7% ±8.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.8% ±3.9 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.6% ±9.0 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 Trempealeau building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Trempealeau in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 2.6 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 Trempealeau work and get to work?
82.5% of Trempealeau's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes.
| Measure | Trempealeau | Trempealeau County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±5.0 pts | 66.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5% ±8.9 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0% ±8.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5% ±2.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±4.7 | 23.3 min | no clear change |
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 Trempealeau?
No census tract lies mostly in Trempealeau; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1007Trempealeau County | 5,599 | $80,208 |
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 Trempealeau) · Census block assignment files
How does Trempealeau compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Trempealeau is the 7,882nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 267th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Trempealeau ranks 577th 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 | 267th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 235th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 227th | 914 |
| Median household income | 577th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 712th | 911 |
| Median home value | 685th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 220th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 394th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 487th | 914 |
| Median age | 768th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 760th | 914 |
| Work from home | 778th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 131st | 914 |
Trempealeau's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau?
19 of the 57 figures for Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau 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 Trempealeau.