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Independence

County:
Inyo County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.861
State:
California

Independence is a CDP located in Inyo County, California. Independence has a 2025 population of 895. It is also the county seat of Inyo County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 17.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 761 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $81,840 with a poverty rate of 4.32%.The median age in Independence is 44.8 years: 39 years for males, and 57.5 years for females.

895
Total Population
184
Density (mi²)
15 1.7%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 66.17% White, 7.09% Black or African American, 6.17% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White57966.17%
Two or more races15918.17%
Black or African American627.09%
Native American546.17%
Other race212.4%

Independence Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $51,042. Household income levels show a median of $64,063. The poverty rate stands at 4.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$87,955-
Families$84,531$108,304
Households$64,063$81,840
Non Families$32,500$50,108

$51,042

Average Income

$64,063

Median Household Income

4.32%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)