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Independence town

County:
Allegany County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
34.497
State:
New York

Independence town is located in Allegany County, New York. Independence town has a 2026 population of 1,074. Independence town is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,079 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence town is $68,750 with a poverty rate of 6.35%. The median age in Independence town is 41.9 years: 43.4 years for males, and 40.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.2 males.

1.1K
Total Population
31
Density (mi²)
-2 -0.19%
Growth

Independence town Population

Independence town Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,074-2-0.19%
20251,076-2-0.19%
20241,07850.47%
20231,073-3-0.28%
20221,07600%
20211,076-3-0.28%
20201,079-2-0.19%
20191,128-8-0.7%
20181,136-12-1.05%
20171,148-9-0.78%
20161,157-9-0.77%
20151,166-10-0.85%
20141,176-7-0.59%
20131,18340.34%
20121,179-3-0.25%
20111,182151.29%
20101,17250.43%

Median Age

Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 40.7 years
Male: 43.4 years

Independence town Adults

There are 596 adults, (141 of whom are seniors) in Independence town.

Sex Ratio

Female: 372 (49.2%)
Male: 384 (50.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence town includes 98.54% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White74598.54%
Two or more races111.46%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White74598.54%
Two or more races111.46%

Independence town Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence town's average per capita income is $45,526. Household income levels show a median of $68,750. The poverty rate stands at 6.35%.

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
Married Families$98,846-
Families$91,389$92,232
Households$68,750$88,875
Non Families$43,750$79,967

$45,526

Average Income

$68,750

Median Household Income

6.35%

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)