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Independence

Utah · 121 residents · 30.6 sq mi
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Independence is home to 121 people in Utah. That is roughly 72% ahead of the Utah median. Owners hold 85% of the housing stock. Median household income runs $127,500, well clear of the $66,278 US median. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. There are 64 fewer people here than in 2019.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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

121
−35%since 2019
from 185 in 2019
2009 – 2025
37.3
+57%since 2019
from 23.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Land area
30.6 sq mi
Population, 20092024
471191912633352009201020202024Independence
202479
200920202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.1%(5)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(7)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1416.5%(20)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(7)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.7%(13)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(13)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(13)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.7%(19)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.9%(18)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.7%(2)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$127,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2023
$29,829
−17%since 2019
from $36,050 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 86.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services24.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$350,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $312,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
85.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.5% in 2019
15.0% rent
4.21 people
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.20 people in 2019
US average: 2.61
2.7
+15%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2009 – 2023
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(180)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(14)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(4)
Ancestry
Irish25.9%(37)
Italian18.9%(27)
English10.5%(15)
German10.5%(15)
Scottish9.1%(13)
American7.7%(11)
Dutch7.7%(11)
Swiss5.6%(8)
Haitian2.1%(3)
Welsh1.4%(2)
Danish0.7%(1)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

20.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
7.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+27%since 2019
from 22.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
87.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
78.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.5%
US average: 73.3%
30.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
46.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 91.9%
83.2%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married8.7%(2)
Married82.6%(19)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.7%(2)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married85.7%(30)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced14.3%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
76.9%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
12.6%
US average: 13.7%
7.0%
US average: 17.6%
9.1%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.7%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
88.1%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
14.0%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)20%(1)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era80%(4)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 5 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Utah?

Independence, Utah has about 121 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Utah?

The typical household in Independence, Utah earns about $127,500 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 $350,000.

How educated are people in Independence, Utah?

About 20.6% 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 7.7% of people in Independence, Utah 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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