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Independence

Mississippi · 133 residents · 1.812 sq mi
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Population has grown 25% since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $115,100. With a median age of 80.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 48.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 80.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
133
+25%since 2023
from 106 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
73 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 58 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
80.8
+7%since 2023
from 75.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9313117020824620202024Independence
2024133
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,304
−1%since 2023
from $20,568 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+2%since 2023
from 0.429 in 2023
US average: 0.476
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
Female
69.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
22.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Mississippi?

Independence, Mississippi has about 133 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Independence, Mississippi expensive?

In Independence, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $115,100.

How educated are people in Independence, Mississippi?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Mississippi?

About 48.1% of people in Independence, Mississippi 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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