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Independence

Mississippi · 200 residents · 1.812 sq mi
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Population has declined 14% since 2021. Median home value is $113,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

200
−14%vs 2021
vs 233 in 2021
2020 – 2024
110 / sq mi
−14%vs 2021
vs 129 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.3
−30%vs 2021
vs 57.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9313117020824620202024Independence
2024133
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,058
+15%vs 2021
vs $45,961 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
+23.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$113,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $156,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
69.9%
−30.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
30.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(159)
Black10%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33%(66)
33
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.8%
+13.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
10.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.1 min
−1%vs 2021
vs 40.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
90.8%
−9.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
85.1%
+18.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
69.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

40.9%
−15.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.2% in 2021
59.1%
+15.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.8% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
15.6%
−9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Mississippi?

Independence, Mississippi has about 200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Independence, Mississippi expensive?

In Independence, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $113,100.

How educated are people in Independence, Mississippi?

About 25.8% 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 0.0% 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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