Independence, WI Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,462, a slight decrease from the 1,498 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 35.8% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Independence has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Independence, that probability was 47.2% in 2020 and 54.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 322nd most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Independence was ranked the 319th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

831 residents of Independence, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Independence ranks 766th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. White residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 65.0% to 56.8%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Arcadia (42.1% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Whitehall (79.7% White), Blair (94.5% White), Strum (88.2% White), and Ettrick (96.2% White).

Independence's Black Population

33 residents of Independence, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 504th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown by an estimated 725.0%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 0.3% to 2.3%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Whitehall (0.5% Black), Arcadia (0% Black), Blair (0.2% Black), Strum (0% Black), and Ettrick (0% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Strum (1.4% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

524 residents of Independence, or 35.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 32.3% to 35.8%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitehall (15.8% Hispanic), Blair (2.9% Hispanic), Strum (8.2% Hispanic), and Ettrick (1.2% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia (57.1% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Independence, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 674th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arcadia (0% Native American/Other), Blair (0% Native American/Other), and Ettrick (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitehall (0.8% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Independence, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 642nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.7%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitehall (3.3% Multiracial), Arcadia (0.8% Multiracial), Blair (2.4% Multiracial), Strum (2% Multiracial), and Ettrick (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.