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Independence

County:
Grayson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.343
State:
Virginia

Independence is a town located in Grayson County, Virginia. Independence has a 2026 population of 996. It is also the county seat of Grayson County. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,002 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $39,286 with a poverty rate of 23.64%. The median age in Independence is 58.4 years: 52.9 years for males, and 60.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.1 males.

1K
Total Population
425
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.1%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026996-1-0.1%
2025997-1-0.1%
202499810.1%
2023997-6-0.6%
20221,003-3-0.3%
20211,00640.4%
20201,002-3-0.3%
2019893-3-0.33%
2018896-3-0.33%
2017899-11-1.21%
2016910-6-0.66%
2015916-3-0.33%
2014919-4-0.43%
2013923-1-0.11%
2012924-12-1.28%
2011936-11-1.16%
2010945-3-0.32%

Median Age

Overall: 58.4 years
Female: 60.4 years
Male: 52.9 years

Independence Adults

There are 915 adults, (359 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 625 (55.2%)
Male: 507 (44.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 88.34% White, 5.39% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,00088.34%
Black or African American615.39%
Two or more races524.59%
Other race191.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races221.94%
Other race191.68%
White90.8%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White99187.54%
Black or African American615.39%
Two or more races302.65%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $43,906. Household income levels show a median of $39,286. The poverty rate stands at 23.64%.

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$51,250-
Families$48,000$87,263
Households$39,286$66,364
Non Families$19,250$35,474

$43,906

Average Income

$39,286

Median Household Income

23.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)