Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Independence, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,462

Median Agei

31.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.8%831

Hispanic/Latino

35.8%524

Two or More

4.7%69

Black

2.3%33

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%34

High School Diploma

45.4%376

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%71

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%79

Associate's Degree

9.7%80

Bachelor's Degree

10.5%87

Master's Degree

1.9%16

HS or Higher

89.6%

BA or Higher

12.4%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,000

Median Renti

$911

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.6%265

Renter-Occupied

55.4%329

Total Units

634

Homeownership

44.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

8.7%23

$100K–$150K

28.3%75

$150K–$200K

30.2%80

$200K–$300K

24.5%65

$300K–$500K

7.2%19

$1M+

1.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,000

Mean Household Incomei

$77,814

Per Capita Incomei

$29,533

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

691

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%17

$10K–$15K

3.4%20

$15K–$20K

1.7%10

$20K–$25K

4.7%28

$25K–$30K

8.8%52

$30K–$35K

3.4%20

$35K–$40K

3.4%20

$40K–$45K

7.6%45

$45K–$50K

2.9%17

$50K–$60K

12.8%76

$60K–$75K

7.1%42

$75K–$100K

16.7%99

$100K–$125K

10.8%64

$125K–$150K

3.7%22

$150K–$200K

5.2%31

$200K+

5.2%31

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers21 homes88% occupied$382/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 818 homes92% occupied$461/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

69.2%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

30.8%

Who Receives This Housing

74.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15.1% of subsidized households are minority

29.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

64.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1198.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

633

Avg. Commutei

22 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

665

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

74(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91%Insured

9%Uninsured