Independence, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Population
1,439
Unemployment
7.6%
Poverty
12.0%
Median Home
$127,700
Median Income
$49,821
Median Rent
$679
Independence SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
9
Amenities
5
Education
4
Commute
9.5
Rankings for Independence in Wisconsin
Map Of Independence, WI
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Population over time in Independence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,439 | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 1,579 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 1,673 | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 1,803 | 11.0% |
| 2015 | 1,624 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,557 | 14.7% |
| 2013 | 1,357 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 1,293 | 8.5% |
| 2011 | 1,192 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 1,240 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Independence
| Race | Independence | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.5% | 81.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.9% | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% | 6.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Independence
| Gender | Independence | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25
| Education | Independence | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 1.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Independence, Wisconsin
| Income | Independence | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.0% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.4% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.7% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 15.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
