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Trempealeau County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin has a population of 30,786, the 43rd most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,295 and the median home value is $203,300. The poverty rate is 8.5%.

Trempealeau County Quick Facts

Population 30,786
Median Household Income $71,295
Median Home Value $203,300
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Median Age 39.8 years
Homeownership Rate 73.8%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
High School Graduation 91.6%
Cities/Places 11
Population 30,786 43rd of 72
Median Income $71,295 6% lower state
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Unemployment 2.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.8%
Renter 26.2%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

27out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Trempealeau County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Arcadia city3,720$65,2759.4%$156,400
Galesville city1,740$69,00710.3%$219,100
Trempealeau village1,737$75,4236.8%$198,600
Osseo city1,736$64,8868.9%$174,000
Whitehall city1,651$59,3219.2%$136,900
Independence city1,477$54,96712.9%$152,600
Blair city1,169$65,6677.9%$132,500
Strum village1,119$70,19213.4%$188,100
Eleva village715$55,62512.3%$165,900
Ettrick village632$80,1395.4%$142,000
Pigeon Falls village327$63,12510.8%$181,800

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Population Overview

Trempealeau County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 30,786. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Trempealeau County is 39.8 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Trempealeau County is $71,295. This is 6% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $203,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $247,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Trempealeau County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Trempealeau County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (12.7% vs 7.8%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

Trempealeau County has a population of 30,786, making it the 43rd most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Trempealeau County?

The median household income in Trempealeau County is $71,295 with a poverty rate of 8.5%.

How many cities are in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin?

Trempealeau County contains 11 Census-designated places.