Independence is a town located in Grayson County Virginia. Independence has a 2024 population of 1,004. 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 -0.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,006 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence is $70,389 with a poverty rate of 18.51%. The median age in Independence is 55.2 years: 50.8 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,026 | 87.24% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 10.12% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 454 | 2.28 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Married | 209 | 2.85 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 176 | 1.16 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Female | 57 | 3.12 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Male | 12 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 8.93% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 12.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 16.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.18% |
| High School Graduate | 314 | 35.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 4.93% |
| Some College | 159 | 18.21% |
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 | 765 | 677 | 163 |
| Black | 83 | 50 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 20 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,550 | $0 | $34,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,708 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,244 | $36,500 | $33,519 |
| Some College | $38,542 | $40,909 | $29,583 |
$34,244
Average Earnings
$36,500
Average Male
$33,519
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
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 6.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 900 | 148 | 16.44% |
| Black | 104 | 37 | 35.58% |
| Multiple | 23 | 6 | 26.09% |
18.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.38%
Male Poverty Rate
21.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is Black, with 35.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is White, with 16.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.69% |
| Some College | 16.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.42% |
| Male Employed | 0.99% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,682 | $81,864 |
| Households | $34,286 | $70,389 |
| Married Families | $58,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,000 | $50,869 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 13.69% |
| Black | 19 | 19.59% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
34.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
58.33%
Born in Independence
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
4%
Non Citizen
0.6%
Naturalized
95.41% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 58.33% having been born in Virginia. 4% 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 | 1,002 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 1,003 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,003 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,003 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 1,004 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,004 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,005 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 1,007 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,010 | 4 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 1,006 | 113 | 12.65% |
| 2019 | 893 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 896 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 899 | -11 | -1.21% |
| 2016 | 910 | -6 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 916 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 919 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 923 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 924 | -12 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 936 | -9 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 945 | 0 | 0% |