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Trempealeau County

Wisconsin · 30,760 residents · 732.966 sq mi
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Trempealeau County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $161,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,760
+14%since 2000
from 27,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K28K30K31K1990201020202024Trempealeau County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,606
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,889 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,058
+70%since 2000
from $17,681 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(26,546)
Black0.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(240)
Asian0.1%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(770)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(25,830)
Black0.3%(81)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(3,957)
Asian0.4%(109)
Other1.3%(401)
Diversity Score32.5%(9,991)
Segregation Score45.7%(14,051)
Diversity Score
32
+1040%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin has about 30,760 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin earns about $59,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trempealeau County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

About 7.2% of people in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trempealeau County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,497 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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