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Independence

Louisiana · 1,665 residents · 2.411 sq mi
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Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,840. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,800. The poverty rate of 47.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,665
−3%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Independence
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,840
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,596
+20%since 2000
from $10,495 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+84%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(867)
Black39.9%(664)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(73)
Asian1.6%(27)
Other0.6%(9)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,154)
Diversity Score
69
+13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Louisiana?

Independence, Louisiana has about 1,665 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Louisiana?

The typical household in Independence, Louisiana earns about $19,840 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 $107,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Louisiana?

About 8.7% 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 47.8% 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 33 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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