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Independence

Indiana · 20 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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Independence is home to 20 people in Indiana. At a median age of 53.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has fallen 46% since 2023. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

20
−46%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2020 – 2024
106 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 196 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.8
−16%since 2023
from 64.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.19 sq mi
Population, 20202024
143250678520202024Independence
202420
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5465%(13)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7435%(7)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,050
+8%since 2023
from $35,995 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+84.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.33 people
+135%since 2023
from 1.42 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
American22.9%(11)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
46.2%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.2%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

30.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
70.0%
+40.3 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
35.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(6)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married50%(7)
Widowed50%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
65.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
35.0%
US average: 18.4%
35.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
30.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
65.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
65.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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How many people live in Independence, Indiana?

Independence, Indiana has about 20 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Independence, Indiana?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Independence, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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