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Independence

Louisiana · 1,665 residents (2025 est.) · 2.411 sq mi
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Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,268. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,000. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,207
+28%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
−15%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,665 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Independence
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,268
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,446 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,580
+115%since 2000
from $10,495 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−17%since 2010
from 0.534 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(1,045)
Black36.1%(623)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(1,057)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(730)
Black58.3%(1,287)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(127)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.8%(62)
Diversity Score68.3%(1,507)
Diversity Score
68
+11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Louisiana?

Independence, Louisiana has about 2,207 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Louisiana?

The typical household in Independence, Louisiana earns about $40,268 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Louisiana expensive?

In Independence, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $147,000, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Louisiana?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Louisiana?

About 31.0% of people in Independence, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 575 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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