CITY · 2020 ACS
Independence
Mississippi · 200 residents · 1.812 sq mi
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The short version
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
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024133
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
+23.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 58.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
Construction11.5%
Retail trade10.7%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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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
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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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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MississippiDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024