Independence, MS Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	133	159	100.0%	79.5%
Black	0	20	0.0%	10.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	8	0.0%	4.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Multiracial	0	12	0.0%	6.0%

Independence, Mississippi has an estimated population of 133, a dramatic decrease from the 200 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 Mississippi 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 35.3% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 377th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

133 residents of Independence, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Independence ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has declined by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 79.5% to 100.0%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Coldwater (17.6% White), Senatobia (53.2% White), Byhalia (42.4% White), Bridgetown (96.9% White), and Hernando (74% 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 significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 10.0% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Black than neighboring Coldwater (77.6% Black), Senatobia (40.3% Black), Byhalia (44.3% Black), and Hernando (14.5% 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 comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 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 Senatobia (0.2% Asian), Bridgetown (0.4% Asian), and Hernando (1.2% 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 slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 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 4.0% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Coldwater (0.3% Hispanic), Senatobia (2.5% Hispanic), Byhalia (10.6% Hispanic), Bridgetown (0.5% Hispanic), and Hernando (7% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coldwater (1.1% Native American/Other), Senatobia (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hernando (0.2% 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 Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 13th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 6.0% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Coldwater (3.3% Multiracial), Senatobia (3.5% Multiracial), Byhalia (2.7% Multiracial), Bridgetown (2.2% Multiracial), and Hernando (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.