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Independence

Wisconsin · 1,244 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 $27,389. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $63,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,244
+20%since 1990
from 1,041 in 1990
1990 – 2025
299 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 250 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
+1%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9651K1K2K2K1990201020202024Independence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,389
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,118 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,977
+58%since 1990
from $10,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 66.0% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.3
+35%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.0%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Wisconsin?

Independence, Wisconsin has about 1,244 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Independence, Wisconsin earns about $27,389 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 $63,700, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Wisconsin?

About 11.6% 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 9.6% of people in Independence, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 203 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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