Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin Income Charts

This section shows the Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2019 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has a median earnings per worker of $35,717 which is the second smallest in terms of median earnings per worker of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Pigeon Falls which shows a median earnings of $43,750 (22.5% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $47,712, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, versus the state of Wisconsin, median earnings per worker of $46,855, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately three-fourths the size.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a median household income of $47,955 which is in the mid range of other places in the greater region. The city with the highest median household income in the area is Pigeon Falls which depicts a median income of $51,071 (6.5% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $60,293, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, versus the state of Wisconsin, median household income of $59,209, Independence-Trempealeau County is about 23.5% smaller.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has an average hours of 39.3 which is in the mid range of other places in the metro area. The city with the highest average hours in the area is Arcadia which depicts an average hours of 41.3 (only about 5.1% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has an average hourly earnings of $17.48 which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Pigeon Falls which shows an average hourly earnings of $20.52 (17.4% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $23.71, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately three-fourths the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Wisconsin, average hourly earnings of $23.34, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Independence-Trempealeau County metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has a percentage of people self employed of 5.9% which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Pigeon Falls which shows a percentage self employed of 11.2% (about twice as large).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-under 25 years at $63,875 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Pigeon Falls with $72,917. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-25 to 44 years at $63,750 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Ettrick ($69,063), and #1 Pigeon Falls ($88,750) are larger. Third, it has less than most other places in the metro area in terms of median income-45 to 64 years at $56,607 of the total. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-65 years and over at $29,375 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Arcadia ($31,645), and #1 Ettrick ($33,750) are larger.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a households with retirement income of 17.3% which is the third most households with retirement income of all other places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region. The city with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Whitehall which depicts a households with retirement income of 21.0% (21.9% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and has the percentage of overall family income in the center range of other places in the local area at $60,650 of the total. Second, it has less than most other places in the local area in terms of white family income at $61,950 of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of hispanic family income at $49,844 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Blair with $88,083.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has the hightest cost of 105.5 for the cost of healthcare category.

Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. It depicts that from February 2006 to before the disasterous COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 4.8% to 3.5% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 27.1%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 6.9% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 97.1%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. It indicates that from January 2010 to before the disasterous Covid-19 virus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 15,496 to 15,507 in November 2019. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 15,507 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has an unemployment rate of 5.9% which is the highest of all places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region. Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has a participation rate of 67.8% which is the third most participation rates of all other places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region.

The Components of Employment Status graph in Figure 18 shows the composition of the labor force broken down by employed, unemployed, and not in the labor force (but 16 years of age or older). Independence-Trempealeau County has the largest proportion of unemployed at 5.9% of the total and is ranked #1.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Independence-Trempealeau County shows full time employees very much bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County area. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has a families with a single earner of 26.6% which is the second most families with a single earner of all the places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region. The city with the highest families with a single earner in the area is Arcadia which depicts a single earners rate of 36.4% (36.9% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has a families with no one working of 21.7% which is the second most families with no one working of all the places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region. The city with the highest families with no one working in the area is Pigeon Falls which depicts a families with no worker of 29.7% (36.9% larger).

Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Independence-Trempealeau County community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has a total people earning less than the poverty level of 182 which is the second most total people earning less than the poverty level of all the places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region. The city with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Arcadia which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 294 (61.5% larger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has a percent of people earning less than the poverty level of 11.6% which is at the top of all other places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region.

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Independence-Trempealeau County has the percentage of person in poverty 12 to 17 years less than most other places in the metropolitan area at 4% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of person in poverty 18 to 34 years at 37% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Independence-Trempealeau County has the largest proportion of asian poverty rate at 100% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of hispanicp poverty rate at 15% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Independence-Trempealeau County has the largest proportion of unmarried male with children and in poverty at 8% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Independence-Trempealeau County has the largest proportion of less than highschool in poverty at 32% of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has a households with public assistance of 12.8% which is the second most households with public assistance of all the places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region. The city with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Blair which depicts a households with public assistance of 17.8% (39.6% larger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has a the gini index of 39.7% which is the third most the gini index of all other places in the greater Independence-Trempealeau County region.

Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin Work Commute Charts

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Independence-Trempealeau County has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 5am to 530am at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 12noon to 4pm at 18% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Independence-Trempealeau County has the percentage of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes the second smallest when ranked by people with commute time of less than 5 minutes of all the other places in the greater region at 9% of the total. Second, it has in the center range of other places in the local area when ranked by people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 15% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 10 to 14 minutes at 22% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 15 to 19 minutes at 33% of the total and is ranked #1.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has an average commute time of 17 which is less than most other places in the area. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts average commute time in minutes for men 32.1% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Independence-Trempealeau County has the largest proportion of 2 vehicles available at 52% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has less than most other places in the greater region as measured by 3 vehicles available at 20% of the total. Third, it has less than most other places in the metro area in terms of 4 vehicles available at 5% of the total. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has a people who both work and live in the same city of 19% which is less than most other places in the greater region. The city with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Whitehall which shows a people who both work and live in the same city of 65% (approximately 3.3 times bigger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately half the size. Also, compared to the state of Wisconsin, people who both work and live in the same city of 40%, Independence-Trempealeau County is approximately half the size.

Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $96,154 for the management, business, and financial occupations category. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Independence-Trempealeau County shows it has the hightest median earnings of $58,750 for the management, business, and financial occupations classification. The table in Figure 48, shows Independence-Trempealeau County employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Independence-Trempealeau County Wisconsin Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 100% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses grouping.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 60% for the self employed in educational services, health care and social assistance classification.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Independence-Trempealeau County depicts it has an average annual self employment income of $62,316 which is the second most of all the places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Arcadia which shows an average annual self employment income of $92,869 (49.0% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $37,819, Independence-Trempealeau County is 64.8% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Wisconsin, average annual self employment income of $32,970, Independence-Trempealeau County is about twice as large.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Independence-Trempealeau County shows total number of self-employed men 58.3% larger as the total number of self-employed women.