Independence, VA Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	991	764	87.5%	75.6%
Black	61	84	5.4%	8.3%
Hispanic	50	115	4.4%	11.4%
Multiracial	30	30	2.7%	3.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	17	0.0%	1.7%

Independence, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,132, a large increase from the 1,011 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.5% White, 5.4% Black, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia 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 40.8% in 2020 and 22.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 366th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

991 residents of Independence, or 87.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Independence ranks 311th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 75.6% to 87.5%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Sparta (67.2% White), and Fries (83.3% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Baywood (91.6% White), Stevens Creek (100% White), and Hilltown (100% White).

Independence's Black Population

61 residents of Independence, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 319th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.4%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 8.3% to 5.4%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Sparta (4.3% Black), Baywood (0% Black), Stevens Creek (0% Black), and Hilltown (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Fries (6.1% 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 lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 534th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Sparta (2.7% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Independence, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 56.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 11.4% to 4.4%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Stevens Creek (0% Hispanic), and Hilltown (0% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Sparta (16.3% Hispanic), Baywood (7.6% Hispanic), and Fries (9.4% 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 Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 41st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 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 1.7% to 0.0%.

Independence's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Independence, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Baywood (0.7% Multiracial), Stevens Creek (0% Multiracial), Fries (1.2% Multiracial), and Hilltown (0% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Sparta (9.6% 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.