Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55121 Republican

Located in Wisconsin, Trempealeau County has a population of 30,839 residents and a median age of 39.9 years, making it the #1,456 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $216,700, and the median household income is $76,313, which is 2% above the national median.

30,839
Population
#1,456 of 3,222
$76,313
Median Income
+1.5% #759 of 3,222
39.9 years
Median Age
+2.6% #2,160 of 3,222
9.9%
Poverty Rate
-21.3% #775 of 3,222

Demographics

Trempealeau County has a population of 30,839, making it the #1,456 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.7%
Native Born
5.3%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Trempealeau County is $76,313, ranking #759 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.

Income#759
$76,313
+1.5%
vs nation
76th percentile
Per Capita#1,224
$37,226
-9.8%
vs nation
62th percentile
Poverty#775
9.9%
-21.3%
vs nation
76th percentile
Unemployment#376
2.3%
-56.6%
vs nation
88th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Trempealeau County is $216,700 (-23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $949/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.0%.

Home Value#1,231
$216,700
-23.1%
vs nation
62th percentile
Rent#1,187
$949
-18.4%
vs nation
63th percentile
Homeownership#1,711
74.0%
+14.9%
vs nation
47th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Trempealeau County, 20.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 38.0% below the national average, ranking #1,847 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9% −38.0% vs nation
Rank #1,847 of 3,222
43th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Trempealeau County is 79.4 years. 15.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#319
79.4
+5.6%
vs nation
90th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#731
15.7%
-19.7%
vs nation
77th percentile
Diabetes#496
8.9%
-20.0%
vs nation
84th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,038
35.4%
-5.1%
vs nation
67th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#914
5.3
-5.9%
vs nation
71th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#892
4.0
-9.8%
vs nation
72th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,030
7.6%
-27.8%
vs nation
67th percentile
Physical Inactivity#534
21.4%
-18.9%
vs nation
83th percentile
Food Insecurity#216
9.5%
-34.1%
vs nation
93th percentile

Substance Use

17.7% of adults in Trempealeau County smoke , 39.1% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,577
17.7%
-1.4%
vs nation
50th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,798
39.1%
+3.1%
vs nation
43th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,938
24.4%
+23.0%
vs nation
7th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 16.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 14.3 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#992
16.4
-16.8%
vs nation
61th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#327
9.3
-47.9%
vs nation
87th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#859
14.3
-29.3%
vs nation
70th percentile

Families & Children

14.1% of children in Trempealeau County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 17.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#973
7.7
+13.7%
vs nation
29th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,228
17.8
-18.5%
vs nation
59th percentile
Child Poverty#971
14.1%
-25.8%
vs nation
69th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Trempealeau County is 71.8%. The mean commute time is 25.3 min, which is 8.3% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
71.8% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
25.3 min −8.3% vs nation
Rank #1,870 of 3,222
42th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Trempealeau County voted Republican with a margin of 21.4%. The vote was 38.7% Dem / 60.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.9 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +21.4%
38.7% 60.1%
Dem 16,066 votes Rep
2020 REP +16.5%
40.9% 57.4%
Dem 15,380 votes Rep
2016 REP +12.7%
41.6% 54.3%
Dem 13,581 votes Rep
2012 DEM +14.1%
56.5% 42.4%
Dem 13,456 votes Rep
2008 DEM +26.4%
62.5% 36.1%
Dem 13,314 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin has a total population of 30,839, making it the 1,456th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Trempealeau County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Trempealeau County is $76,313, which ranks #759 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.

The median home value in Trempealeau County is $216,700, 23.1% below the national median. Renters in Trempealeau County pay a median gross rent of $949 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Trempealeau County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.

Trempealeau County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).

All data for Trempealeau County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.