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Trempealeau

Wisconsin · 1,843 residents · 1.982 sq mi
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Trempealeau has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,383. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,843
+40%since 2000
from 1,319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9571K1K2K2K1990201020202024Trempealeau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,383
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,328
+64%since 2000
from $18,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,715)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.6%(29)
Diversity Score10.8%(199)
Diversity Score
11
+416%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

Trempealeau, Wisconsin has about 1,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Trempealeau, Wisconsin earns about $56,383 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 $156,200, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in Trempealeau, Wisconsin?

About 20.8% 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 4.1% 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 804 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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