Independence, LA Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Louisiana has an estimated population of 2,207, a dramatic increase from the 1,635 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.3% Black, 33.1% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 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 less diverse than Louisiana 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 57.6% in 2020 and 54.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 189th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 219th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

730 residents of Independence, or 33.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Independence ranks 352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 44.8% to 33.1%.

Independence is less White than neighboring Tickfaw (56.7% White), Natalbany (38% White), Amite City (33.5% White), Roseland (48.6% White), and Hammond (49.9% White).

Independence's Black Population

1,287 residents of Independence, or 58.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown by an estimated 67.6%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 47.0% to 58.3%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Tickfaw (25.1% Black), Natalbany (49.5% Black), Roseland (50.4% Black), and Hammond (43.4% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Amite City (62.1% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

1 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Natalbany (1.9% Asian), Amite City (0.2% Asian), and Hammond (1.2% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Independence, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 154th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.8%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Amite City (2.5% Hispanic), Roseland (0.7% Hispanic), and Hammond (3% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Tickfaw (17.2% Hispanic), and Natalbany (8% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Independence, or 0.2% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tickfaw (0% Native American/Other), Natalbany (0% Native American/Other), and Roseland (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hammond (0.9% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

57 residents of Independence, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Tickfaw (1.1% Multiracial), Amite City (1.5% Multiracial), Roseland (0.4% Multiracial), and Hammond (1.6% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Natalbany (2.7% 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.