Independence, VA

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2023 Population

1,144

2.72% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

5.07% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

17.6%

5.12% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$36,250

5.73% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$115,700

3.18% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

353

4.34% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Independence, VA had a population of 1.14k people with a median age of 58 and a median household income of $36,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Independence, VA declined from 1,176 to 1,144, a −2.72% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,286 to $36,250, a 5.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.28%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.22%), and White (Hispanic) (0.962%).

None of the households in Independence, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Independence, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Independence, VA was $115,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Independence, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, VA was 2 cars per household.

United States Virginia Grayson County, VA Mount Rogers Planning District Commission PUMA, VA

Population & Diversity

Independence, VA is home to a population of 1.14k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.437% of Independence, VA residents were born outside of the country (5 people).

In 2023, there were 21.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.05k people) in Independence, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 49 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Independence, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Independence, VA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Independence, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.05k ± 219
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
49 ± 52
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
23 ± 30.9

2.36%

Hispanic Population

27 people

2.36% of the people in Independence, VA are hispanic (27 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Independence, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

0.437%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5 people

4.59%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

54 people

As of 2023, 0.437% of Independence, VA residents (5 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Independence, VA was 4.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Independence, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
43 ± 41
Gulf War (2001-)
36 ± 45
Gulf War (1990s)
11 ± 21

Independence, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Independence, VA employs 353 people. The largest industries in Independence, VA are Public Administration (77 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 people), and Retail Trade (49 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($113,836), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($113,664), and Public Administration ($41,641).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

353

2023 Value

± 114

−4.34%

1 Year decline

± 48.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence, VA declined at a rate of −4.34%, from 369 employees to 353 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (45 people), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (43 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

353

2023 Value

± 114

−4.34%

1 Year decline

± 48.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence, VA declined at a rate of −4.34%, from 369 employees to 353 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence, VA, are Public Administration (77 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (67 people), and Retail Trade (49 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence, VA, though some of these residents may live in Independence, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,500

Median earning men ± $7,514

$32,159

Median earning women ± $4,735

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($113,664), Retail Trade ($50,568), and Public Administration ($41,719).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,450), Retail Trade ($31,000), and Public Administration ($29,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Virginia.

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Virginia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Independence, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.884% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.904% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Independence, VA was $115,700 in 2023, which is 0.381 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $119,500 to $115,700, a 3.18% decrease. The homeownership rate in Independence, VA is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Independence, VA have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence, VA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$115,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$9,201

$283

Median Property Taxes

±$83

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Independence, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Independence, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2023

59.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Independence, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Independence, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 602.01
Census Tract 602.02

The following map shows all of the places in Independence, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,250

Median Household Income

± $10,671

456

Number of Households

± 100

In 2023, the median household income of the 456 households in Independence, VA grew to $36,250 from the previous year's value of $34,286.

The following chart displays the households in Independence, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Independence, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.4%)
Carpooled (8.65%)
Worked At Home (8.07%)

In 2023, 74.4% of workers in Independence, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.65%) and those who worked at home (8.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence, VA have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Independence, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Independence, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Independence, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Independence, VA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, VA (177 out of 1.01k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Independence, VA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.9% of the population of Independence, VA has health coverage, with 27.6% on employee plans, 29.8% on Medicaid, 20.3% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.794% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Grayson County, VA see 5164 patients per year on average, which represents a 32.8% increase from the previous year (3888 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5120 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2194 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Grayson County, VA.

5,164 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Grayson County, VA

Primary care physicians in Grayson County, VA see an average of 5,164 patients per year. This represents a 32.8% increase from the previous year (3,888 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Grayson County, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 33.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

27.6%

Employer Coverage

29.8%

Medicaid

20.3%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

0.794%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, VA declined by 40.9% from 17.1% to 10.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Independence, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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