Independence, IN Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	20	75	100.0%	94.9%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	5.1%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Independence, Indiana has an estimated population of 20, a dramatic decrease from the 79 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 9.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 956th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 669th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

20 residents of Independence, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Independence ranks 119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has declined by an estimated 73.3%. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 94.9% to 100.0%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Attica (93.1% White), and Williamsport (92.3% White).

Independence's Black Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 517th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Black than neighboring Attica (1% Black), and Williamsport (0.2% 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 slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Williamsport (0.6% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 168th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Attica (4.2% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamsport (0.4% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 679th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Attica (1.7% Multiracial), and Williamsport (6.4% 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.