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Independence

Wisconsin · 1,041 residents · 4.163 sq mi
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Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,118. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 203 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $33,000. With a median age of 39.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 35% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,041
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
250 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.4
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9651K1K2K2K1990201020202024Independence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,118
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,389 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,089
−37%vs 2000
vs $15,977 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
66.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.0% in 2000
34.0% rent
1.7
−26%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,217)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(54)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,041)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.4%
−14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Independence, Wisconsin?

Independence, Wisconsin has about 1,041 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Independence, Wisconsin earns about $19,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Wisconsin expensive?

In Independence, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $33,000, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Wisconsin?

About 10.2% of people in Independence, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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