Independence is located in Lee County, Arkansas. Independence has a 2025 population of 4,181. Independence is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence is $40,597 with a poverty rate of 39.48%.The median age in Independence is 41.4 years: 41.2 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Independence includes 73.95% Black or African American, 22.43% White, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (74.0%)
White (22.4%)
Two or more races (3.2%)
Other race (0.4%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
Black or African American | 3,092 | 73.95% |
White | 938 | 22.43% |
Two or more races | 135 | 3.23% |
Other race | 16 | 0.38% |
Married
Widowed
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Separated
Never Married
Independence's average per capita income is $36,194. Household income levels show a median of $25,104. The poverty rate stands at 39.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $95,000 | - |
Families | $27,821 | $42,093 |
Households | $25,104 | $40,597 |
Non Families | $19,242 | $37,314 |
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