Independence is a town located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana. Independence has a 2024 population of 1,654. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,636 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence is $60,583 with a poverty rate of 30%. The median age in Independence is 36 years: 32.6 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,083 | 47.96% |
| White | 954 | 42.25% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 6.82% |
| Other race | 59 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 788 | 2.87 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 262 | 3.33 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 247 | 1.35 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 219 | 3.3 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 60 | 5.48 | 48.3 | 51.7 |
3.52
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 251 | 18.04% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 174 | 12.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 1.08% |
| High School Graduate | 533 | 38.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 276 | 19.84% |
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 | 745 | 652 | 134 |
| Black | 527 | 374 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 64 | 51 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 41 | 34 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.52%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,961 | $0 | $38,789 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,985 | $50,987 | $23,981 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,417 | $0 | $22,115 |
| Overall | $39,549 | $52,039 | $35,473 |
| Some College | $55,452 | $125,409 | $51,875 |
$39,549
Average Earnings
$52,039
Average Male
$35,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.77% of Independence residents speak only English, while 5.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,083 | 465 | 42.94% |
| White | 915 | 165 | 18.03% |
| Multiple | 154 | 34 | 22.08% |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 6 | 6.98% |
30%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.87%
Male Poverty Rate
35.41%
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 Hispanic, with 6.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.49% |
| High School | 26.45% |
| Some College | 19.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 88% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.02% |
| Female Employed | 14.05% |
| Male Employed | 2.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,646 | $67,126 |
| Households | $41,071 | $60,583 |
| Married Families | $86,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,824 | $45,668 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 8.21% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10.64% |
| Other Race | 6 | 10.91% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 7.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
16.5%
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
78.96%
Born in Independence
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
98.8% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 78.96% having been born in Louisiana. 0.18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,678 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 1,673 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 1,668 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 1,664 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 1,659 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,654 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 1,650 | 3 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 1,647 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,646 | 10 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 1,636 | -261 | -13.76% |
| 2019 | 1,897 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,897 | 11 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,886 | 23 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 1,863 | 26 | 1.42% |
| 2015 | 1,837 | 21 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 1,816 | 22 | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 1,794 | 22 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 1,772 | 10 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 1,762 | 3 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,759 | 0 | 0% |