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Independence

County:
Grayson County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.343
State:
Virginia

Independence is a town located in Grayson County, Virginia. Independence has a 2025 population of 997 . It is also the county seat of Grayson County . Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,002 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $76,329 with a poverty rate of 17.56%. The median age in Independence is 58 years: 49.4 years for males, and 61.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males.

1K
Total Population
426
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.1%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 92.31% White, 4.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (92.31%)

Black or African American (4.28%)

Two or more races (3.23%)

Other race (0.17%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,05692.31%
Black or African American494.28%
Two or more races373.23%
Other race20.17%

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 $35,870. Household income levels show a median of $36,250. The poverty rate stands at 17.56%.

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$42,143-
Families$39,500$84,681
Households$36,250$76,329
Non Families$29,375$63,871

$35,870

Average Income

$36,250

Median Household Income

17.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

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)