State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
2.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
784.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.05%
Growth Since 2010
13.57%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Independence, Louisiana Population 2021
1,891
Independence is a city located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 1,891, it is the 122nd largest city in Louisiana and the 7810th largest city in the United States . Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.05% annually but its population has increased by 13.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,665 in 2010. Independence reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Independence has a population density of 784 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Independence, Louisiana is 1,891 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,893.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,665.
Independence, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,137 | 57.69% |
| Black or African American | 800 | 40.59% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 1.73% |
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Independence Population by Race
Independence Population Pyramid $2021
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Independence Population by Age
Independence Households and Families
| 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
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Independence Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Independence Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Independence Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Independence Earnings by Educational Attainment
Independence Language by Age
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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 Language
Independence Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 White, with 23.87% 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 Poverty
Independence Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Independence Marital Status
Independence Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.89% |
| Black | 17 | 3.56% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 65.00% |
Independence Veterans by Race
Independence Veterans by Education
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21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Independence Veterans by Education
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54.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
16.1%
Unemployment Rate
Independence Employment by Age
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Independence Employment by Race
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Independence Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Independence Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |