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Independence

County:
Inyo County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.861
State:
California

Independence is a CDP located in Inyo County, California. Independence has a 2026 population of 923. It is also the county seat of Inyo County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 1.76% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $73,850 with a poverty rate of 6.49%. The median age in Independence is 54.8 years: 38.6 years for males, and 62.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.8 males.

923
Total Population
190
Density (mi²)
16 1.76%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026923161.76%
2025907161.8%

Median Age

Overall: 54.8 years
Female: 62.5 years
Male: 38.6 years

Independence Adults

There are 568 adults, (234 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 343 (47%)
Male: 387 (53%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 66.16% White, 6.16% Black or African American, 5.89% Native American, 3.01% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White48366.16%
Two or more races13318.22%
Black or African American456.16%
Native American435.89%
Other race223.01%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races648.77%
Other race202.74%
White20.27%
Native American20.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White48165.89%
Two or more races699.45%
Black or African American456.16%
Native American415.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.55%
Other race20.27%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $73,125. Household income levels show a median of $73,850. The poverty rate stands at 6.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$91,250$97,896
Married Families$90,057-
Households$73,850$79,365
Non Families$49,306$60,472

$73,125

Average Income

$73,850

Median Household Income

6.49%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)