Independence, Louisiana Population 2022
Independence is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. Independence has a 2020 population of 1,890. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually but its population has increased by 7.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,760 in 2010.
The average household income in Independence is $51,501 with a poverty rate of 37.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $709 per month, and the median house value is $115,800. The median age in Independence is 34.6 years, 31.6 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Independence Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independencewas:
- White: 57.69%
- Black or African American: 40.59%
- Two or more races: 1.73%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,137 | 57.69% |
| Black or African American | 800 | 40.59% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 1.73% |
Independence Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 711 | 2.77 | 61 |
| Married | 268 | 3.5 | 72 |
| Non Family | 219 | 1.11 | 60.3 |
| Female | 180 | 3.79 | 51.7 |
| Male | 44 | 2.39 | 36.4 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 7.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 16.17% |
| High School Graduate | 583 | 46.68% |
| Some College | 193 | 15.45% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 3.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 7.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 41 | 3.28% |
Independence Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 729 | 577 | 76 |
| Black | 427 | 314 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 65 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 11.11%.
Independence Language by Age
Independence Language
92.74% of Independence residents speak only English, while 7.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.26% of the population.
Independence Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 788 | 383 | 48.60% |
| White | 972 | 232 | 23.87% |
| Hispanic | 165 | 102 | 61.82% |
| Multiple | 34 | 14 | 41.18% |
| Other | NaN% |
37.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.61%
Male Poverty Rate
41.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Independence
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is Hispanic, with 61.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.36%.
Independence Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Independence Married by Age and Sex
Independence Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Independence Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.89% |
| Black | 17 | 3.56% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 65.00% |
Independence Veterans by Education
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.10%
Born in Independence
96.55%
Native Born
3.45%
Foreign Born
1.88%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.55% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 79.10% having been born in Louisiana. 1.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,890 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 1,891 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 1,892 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 1,893 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 1,894 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 1,881 | 20 | 1.07% |
| 2016 | 1,861 | 26 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 1,835 | 23 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 1,812 | 20 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 1,792 | 22 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 1,770 | 10 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 1,760 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 1,760 | 0.00% |