Independence, WI Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Wisconsin had a population of 1,498 in 2020. It was 65.0% White, 0.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 32.3% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is the 319th most populous. 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's White Population

974 residents of Independence identify as White, or 65.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is ranked #766 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Arcadia (34.7% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Whitehall (86.1% White), Blair (87.8% White), Strum (91.7% White), and Ettrick (96% White).

Independence's Black Population

4 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence slightly less than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is ranked #468 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Strum (0.1% Black), and Ettrick (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Whitehall (0.6% Black), and Blair (0.5% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

4 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is ranked #466 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Whitehall (0.1% Asian), Blair (0.1% Asian), and Ettrick (0% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

484 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 32.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitehall (9.9% Hispanic), Blair (7.8% Hispanic), Strum (5.3% Hispanic), and Ettrick (1.3% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Arcadia (63.6% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is ranked #672 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitehall (0.5% Native American/Other), Arcadia (0.3% Native American/Other), Blair (0.8% Native American/Other), Strum (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ettrick (0.4% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Independence is ranked #631 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Arcadia (0.7% Multiracial), and Strum (1.8% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitehall (2.8% Multiracial), Blair (3% Multiracial), and Ettrick (2.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.