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Independence

California · 593 residents · 4.861 sq mi
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Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,400. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
593
+3%since 2000
from 574 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 118 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.0
+16%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3645036437829222000201020202024Independence
2024730
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,841
+40%since 2000
from $20,535 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services14.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(41)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(375)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(85)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other15.9%(94)
Diversity Score62.4%(370)
Diversity Score
62
+222%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, California?

Independence, California has about 593 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, California?

The typical household in Independence, California earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, California expensive?

In Independence, California, the median home is worth about $194,400, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, California?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, California?

About 6.4% of people in Independence, California live below the federal poverty line.

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