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Trempealeau

Wisconsin · 1,529 residents · 1.982 sq mi
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Trempealeau has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,132. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,400. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,529
+16%since 2000
from 1,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9571K1K2K2K1990201020202024Trempealeau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,132
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,422 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,350
+48%since 2000
from $18,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,294)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,486)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score6.9%(105)
Diversity Score
7
+228%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

Trempealeau, Wisconsin has about 1,529 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Trempealeau, Wisconsin earns about $55,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trempealeau, Wisconsin expensive?

In Trempealeau, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Trempealeau, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

About 6.4% of people in Trempealeau, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trempealeau, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Trempealeau, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 490 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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

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