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Independence

Virginia · 947 residents · 2.343 sq mi
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Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,300. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 58% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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

947
−2%since 2000
from 971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
404 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 414 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
50.9
−1%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8971K1K1K2K1990201020202024Independence
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,978
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,264 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,500
+8%since 2000
from $16,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
27.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$94,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$438
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
21.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
52.9% rent
9.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
18.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.6
−5%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(807)
Black8.1%(77)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(16)
Diversity Score32.7%(310)
33
+49%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
18.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
17.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
24.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
55.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Independence, Virginia?

Independence, Virginia has about 947 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Virginia?

The typical household in Independence, Virginia earns about $25,978 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 $94,300, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Virginia?

About 8.9% 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 27.5% of people in Independence, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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