Independence town, Louisiana
CityPopulation: 2,045 (2023 estimate)
Census Bureau data for Independence town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Independence town
- What is the median household income in Independence town?
- The median household income in Independence town is $44,821 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Independence town?
- The poverty rate in Independence town is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Independence town?
- $137,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Independence town?
- The median gross rent in Independence town is $960 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Independence town residents have a college degree?
- 15.1% of adults in Independence town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,045
Median Income
$44,821
Median Home Value
$137,200
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
11.1%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,088 (+25.4%)
Home Value:
+$21,400 (+18.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.9 pp (-40.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.5 pp (+42.5%)
Unemployment:
-5.0 pp (-31.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,045
Median Age
35.0
Female
49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 43.2%
Black 47.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Other 2.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.0%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$44,821
±$16,968
-$15,202 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$67,699
Median Family Income
$56,944
Poverty Rate
19.2%
+5.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.6%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
17.1%
$25–35k
19.6%
$35–50k
11.3%
$50–75k
11.5%
$75–100k
12.2%
$100–150k
9.3%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
1.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
860
Owner-Occupied
58.9%
Renter-Occupied
41.1%
Vacancy Rate
16.3%
Median Home Value
$137,200
-$71,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$960
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
60.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.2%
$50–100k
29.7%
$100–200k
29.7%
$200–300k
14.6%
$300–500k
6.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.5%
$500–1k
52.0%
$1–1.5k
37.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
47.8%
2 vehicles
26.5%
3+
21.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.3%
2–4 units
4.8%
20+ units
0.3%
Mobile home
5.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.2%
1940–1969
1.3%
1970–1999
22.6%
2000–2009
10.0%
2010+
12.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.1%
-11.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.7%
Some College / Associate
22.8%
Less Than High School
3.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Unemployment Rate
11.1%
+4.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.5%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
29.0%
Private For-Profit
64.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.6%
Arts/Entmt.
18.6%
Transportation
11.3%
Public Admin
10.1%
Retail
9.5%
Construction
5.2%
Prof. Services
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.9%
Finance
2.1%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
0.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
40.1%
Sales
20.3%
Food Prep
18.2%
Production
11.7%
Construction
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.1 min
Drove Alone
73.8%
Carpool
20.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%
Walked
4.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
720
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
13.6%
5–9
4.3%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
5.1%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
17.4%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
2.8%
75–84
10.7%
85+
2.1%
Under 18: 28.1%
Working age (18–64): 71.9%
65 and over: 13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
72.7%
Asia
27.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.1%
With a Disability
19.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.7%
Uninsured
9.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.2%
Has a Computer
94.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023