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Independence

Louisiana · 1,635 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 $24,361. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,500. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,635
−5%since 2000
from 1,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Independence
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,361
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,651
+97%since 2000
from $10,495 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+33%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(732)
Black47%(768)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(76)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score70.3%(1,150)
Diversity Score
70
+15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Louisiana?

Independence, Louisiana has about 1,635 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Louisiana?

The typical household in Independence, Louisiana earns about $24,361 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 $95,500, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Louisiana?

About 5.2% 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 30.4% 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 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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