Independence is a city located in Trempealeau County Wisconsin. Independence has a 2024 population of 1,467. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.34% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence was:
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% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.29 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Non Family | 262 | 1.43 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Married | 207 | 3.05 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
| Female | 111 | 2.85 | 20.7 | 79.3 |
| Male | 63 | 2.33 | 14.3 | 85.7 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
46.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 2.64% |
| Associates Degree | 89 | 9.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 10.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 1.98% |
| High School Graduate | 432 | 47.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 7.38% |
| Some College | 182 | 20.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 726 | 694 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 89 | 5 |
| Other Race | 64 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 21 | 0 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,813 | $0 | $54,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,528 | $40,139 | $35,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,143 | $0 | $26,607 |
| Overall | $39,313 | $42,222 | $37,891 |
| Some College | $46,979 | $48,750 | $46,932 |
$39,313
Average Earnings
$42,222
Average Male
$37,891
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.85% of Independence residents speak only English, while 22.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78 | 78 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 408 | 49 | 12.01% |
| White | 903 | 44 | 4.87% |
| Other | 124 | 36 | 29.03% |
| Multiple | 180 | 26 | 14.44% |
12.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.09%
Male Poverty Rate
13.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is White, with 4.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 20.18% |
| High School | 8.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.69% |
| Some College | 3.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.88% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,528 | $74,094 |
| Households | $54,967 | $74,934 |
| Married Families | $75,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,375 | $66,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 8.69% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.67%
Born in Independence
89.23%
Native Born
10.77%
Foreign Born
8.19%
Non Citizen
2.57%
Naturalized
89.23% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 65.67% having been born in Wisconsin. 8.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,442 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 1,447 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 1,452 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 1,457 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2025 | 1,462 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2024 | 1,467 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2023 | 1,472 | -17 | -1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,489 | 13 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 1,476 | -11 | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 1,487 | 188 | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 1,299 | -7 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 1,306 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,310 | -19 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 1,329 | -9 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 1,338 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,346 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 1,356 | 11 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 1,345 | 7 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 1,338 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 1,339 | 0 | 0% |