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Independence

Utah · 164 residents · 30.623 sq mi
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Independence is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,688. Population has fallen 47% since 2009, a loss of 147 residents. Median home value is $358,300. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
−47%since 2009
from 311 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−47%since 2009
from 10 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−23%since 2009
from 45.3 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
47119191263335200920202024Independence
202479
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,688
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $66,667 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,007
−3%since 2009
from $26,792 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $357,100 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.5
+3%since 2009
from 5.4 in 2009
2009 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic100%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(16)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.5%(39)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
36.3%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
65.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Utah?

Independence, Utah has about 164 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Utah?

The typical household in Independence, Utah earns about $64,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Utah expensive?

In Independence, Utah, the median home is worth about $358,300.

How educated are people in Independence, Utah?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Utah?

About 0.0% of people in Independence, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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