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Independence

Utah · 121 residents · 30.623 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,500. Population has fallen 35% since 2019, a loss of 64 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $350,000. Households here earn about 72% more than the Utah median.

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

Total population
121
−35%since 2019
from 185 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−35%since 2019
from 6 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+57%since 2019
from 23.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
47119191263335200920202024Independence
202479
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $130,833 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2023
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$350,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $312,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.5% in 2019
15.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+15%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2009 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(180)
Black1.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(14)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.8%(34)
Diversity Score
28
+320%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+27%since 2019
from 22.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 31.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
46.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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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