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, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

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%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

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