Independence, CA Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, California has an estimated population of 730, a large increase from the 593 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% White, 12.1% Hispanic, 9.5% Multiracial, 6.4% Native American/Other, 6.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Independence has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Independence, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 1146th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Independence was ranked the 1192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

481 residents of Independence, or 65.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Independence ranks 706th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has grown by an estimated 28.3%. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 63.2% to 65.9%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Lone Pine (40.4% White), Big Pine (51% White), and Cartago (40.8% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Keeler (100% White), and Wilkerson (68.9% White).

Independence's Black Population

45 residents of Independence, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 1296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown by an estimated 4400.0%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 0.2% to 6.2%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Lone Pine (0.1% Black), Big Pine (0% Black), Keeler (0% Black), Wilkerson (0% Black), and Cartago (0% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 1259th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Lone Pine (0.2% Asian), Big Pine (1.1% Asian), and Wilkerson (2.3% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

88 residents of Independence, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 1056th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 14.3% to 12.1%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Keeler (0% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Lone Pine (43.9% Hispanic), Big Pine (14.6% Hispanic), Wilkerson (26.4% Hispanic), and Cartago (59.2% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Independence, or 6.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Independence is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 9.9% to 6.4%.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keeler (0% Native American/Other), Wilkerson (1.4% Native American/Other), and Cartago (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lone Pine (8.5% Native American/Other), and Big Pine (23% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

69 residents of Independence, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 11.6% to 9.5%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Lone Pine (6.9% Multiracial), Keeler (0% Multiracial), Wilkerson (1% Multiracial), and Cartago (0% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Big Pine (10.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.