Independence is a CDP located in Inyo County California. Independence has a 2024 population of 880. It is also the county seat of Inyo County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 15.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 761 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence is $65,929 with a poverty rate of 8.07%. The median age in Independence is 40 years: 38.2 years for males, and 54.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 66% |
| Two or more races | 121 | 14.24% |
| Native American | 98 | 11.53% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 6.82% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.24% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 337 | 2.39 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Non Family | 181 | 1.22 | 63 | 37 |
| Married | 113 | 3.73 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Male | 30 | 4 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 13 | 3.23 | 100 | 0 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 1.38% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 7.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 82 | 14.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 6.54% |
| High School Graduate | 233 | 40.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 179 | 30.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 389 | 386 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 77 | 18 |
| Native American | 73 | 71 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 68 | 19 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Other Race | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $123,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $23,472 | $0 | $23,472 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $47,583 | $29,219 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,389 | $57,500 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $62,813 | $85,875 | $45,625 |
$46,389
Average Earnings
$57,500
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.63% of Independence residents speak only English, while 8.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 115 | 20 | 17.39% |
| White | 523 | 18 | 3.44% |
| Native | 79 | 13 | 16.46% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 8 | 8.89% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
8.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.26%
Male Poverty Rate
5.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is White, with 3.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
| High School | 12.44% |
| Some College | 3.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.76% |
| Male Employed | 11.03% |
| Female Employed | 2.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,929 | $83,923 |
| Households | $57,917 | $65,929 |
| Married Families | $85,284 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,750 | $50,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
58
Number of Veterans
56
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 10.02% |
| Native American | 13 | 14.13% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 13.19% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.8%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.12%
Born in Independence
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
4.59%
Naturalized
95.41% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 78.12% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 880 | 15 | 1.73% |
| 2023 | 865 | 15 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 850 | 65 | 8.28% |
| 2021 | 785 | 24 | 3.15% |
| 2020 | 761 | 158 | 26.2% |
| 2019 | 603 | 61 | 11.25% |
| 2018 | 542 | -65 | -10.71% |
| 2017 | 607 | -51 | -7.75% |
| 2016 | 658 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 657 | -24 | -3.52% |
| 2014 | 681 | 44 | 6.91% |
| 2013 | 637 | 103 | 19.29% |
| 2012 | 534 | 14 | 2.69% |
| 2011 | 520 | -149 | -22.27% |
| 2010 | 669 | 0 | 0% |