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Independence

Virginia · 1,000 residents (2025 est.) · 2.343 sq mi
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Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,286. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,400. With a median age of 58.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,132
+17%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
483 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.4
+14%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,000 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8971K1K1K2K1990201020202024Independence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,286
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,264 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,934
+85%since 2000
from $16,137 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.555
+14%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−18%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(870)
Black6.7%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.9%(213)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(991)
Black5.4%(61)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(30)
Diversity Score28.5%(323)
Diversity Score
29
+30%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 49.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Virginia?

Independence, Virginia has about 1,132 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Virginia?

The typical household in Independence, Virginia earns about $39,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Virginia expensive?

In Independence, Virginia, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Virginia?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Virginia?

About 23.6% of people in Independence, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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