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 $36,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Independence town?
- The poverty rate in Independence town is 9.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Independence town?
- $115,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Independence town?
- The median gross rent in Independence town is $762 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Independence town residents have a college degree?
- 18.1% of adults in Independence town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,144
Median Income
$36,250
Median Home Value
$115,700
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.5%
Median Age
58.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,599 (+47.1%)
Home Value:
+$25,700 (+28.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.6 pp (+40.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.8 pp (+26.6%)
Unemployment:
-5.3 pp (-35.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,144
Median Age
58.0
Female
51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 91.3%
Black 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.0%
Mexican
0.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$36,250
±$10,671
-$54,724 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$58,476
Median Family Income
$39,500
Poverty Rate
9.0%
+2.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
13.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.1%
$10–15k
7.0%
$15–25k
16.0%
$25–35k
19.3%
$35–50k
15.1%
$50–75k
11.6%
$75–100k
6.8%
$100–150k
15.1%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
559
Owner-Occupied
62.1%
Renter-Occupied
37.9%
Vacancy Rate
18.4%
Median Home Value
$115,700
-$245,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$762
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
38.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
7.8%
$50–100k
22.3%
$100–200k
45.2%
$200–300k
4.9%
$300–500k
1.8%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
21.2%
$500–1k
62.9%
$1–1.5k
10.0%
$1.5–2k
2.9%
$3.5k+
2.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.9%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3+
28.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.7%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
9.7%
20+ units
0.9%
Mobile home
6.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.1%
1940–1969
7.3%
1970–1999
17.5%
2000–2009
4.1%
2010+
1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.1%
-23.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.4%
Some College / Associate
22.3%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
+5.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.1%
Self-Employed
3.4%
Government Workers
31.2%
Private For-Profit
65.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.5%
Public Admin
21.8%
Retail
13.9%
Prof. Services
12.7%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Arts/Entmt.
5.4%
Transportation
1.7%
Construction
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Finance
0.6%
Occupation
Management
41.6%
Food Prep
26.1%
Sales
21.2%
Production
9.6%
Construction
1.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.3 min
Drove Alone
74.4%
Carpool
8.6%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
8.1%
Walked
3.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
456
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.6%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
2.3%
20–24
4.1%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
6.7%
45–54
5.7%
55–64
7.6%
65–74
10.7%
75–84
16.7%
85+
10.6%
Under 18: 20.3%
Working age (18–64): 79.7%
65 and over: 34.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.4%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.1%
With a Disability
21.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
89.9%
Uninsured
10.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.8%
Has a Computer
84.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023