Independence, UT Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	67	104	84.8%	86.0%
Multiracial	12	2	15.2%	1.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	14	0.0%	11.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Independence, Utah has an estimated population of 79, a dramatic decrease from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 15.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Utah 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 24.8% in 2020 and 25.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 316th most populous place in Utah, out of 334 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 314th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

67 residents of Independence, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is considerably higher than in Utah overall, where 74.7% of the population is White. Independence ranks 192nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. White residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 86.0% to 84.8%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Timber Lakes (63% White), Daniel (76.4% White), and Heber (77.1% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Wallsburg (87.5% White), and Charleston (89.1% 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 comparable to the share in Utah overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 334 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 Daniel (1.1% Black), and Heber (0.3% 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 Utah overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 334 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 0.8% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Wallsburg (0.3% Asian), Daniel (0.3% Asian), Heber (1.3% Asian), and Charleston (1.9% 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 significantly lower than in Utah overall, where 15.9% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 334 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 11.6% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Timber Lakes (16.1% Hispanic), Wallsburg (11.5% Hispanic), Daniel (16.9% Hispanic), Heber (18.3% Hispanic), and Charleston (1.9% 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 Utah overall, where 1.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 334 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 Timber Lakes (20.9% Native American/Other), Wallsburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Daniel (1.1% Native American/Other), Heber (0.1% Native American/Other), and Charleston (1.4% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Independence, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is considerably higher than in Utah overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 334 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 1.7% to 15.2%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Timber Lakes (0% Multiracial), Wallsburg (0% Multiracial), Daniel (4.1% Multiracial), Heber (2.9% Multiracial), and Charleston (5.6% 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.