Independence, LA Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Louisiana had a population of 1,635 in 2020. It was 44.8% White, 47.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is the 219th most populous. 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's White Population

732 residents of Independence identify as White, or 44.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence slightly less than the White share of the population of Louisiana (55.8% White). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is ranked #351 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Amite City (40.6% White), Roseland (33.6% White), and Hammond (43.8% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Tickfaw (66.9% White), and Natalbany (46% White).

Independence's Black Population

768 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 47.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence larger than the Black share of the population of Louisiana (31.2% Black). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is ranked #120 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Tickfaw (18.1% Black), Natalbany (41% Black), and Hammond (45.3% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Amite City (54.4% Black), and Roseland (61.4% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

8 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Louisiana (1.8% Asian). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is ranked #184 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Roseland (0.2% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Tickfaw (1.6% Asian), Natalbany (0.8% Asian), Amite City (0.7% Asian), and Hammond (1.7% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Louisiana (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is ranked #153 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Amite City (2.2% Hispanic), and Roseland (1.9% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Tickfaw (8.7% Hispanic), Natalbany (8.5% Hispanic), and Hammond (5.3% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Louisiana (1% Native American/Other). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is ranked #226 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Amite City (0.1% Native American/Other), Roseland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Hammond (0.6% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tickfaw (1.3% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Louisiana (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 488 places in Louisiana, Independence is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Amite City (1.9% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Tickfaw (3.5% Multiracial), Natalbany (3.1% Multiracial), Roseland (2.5% Multiracial), and Hammond (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.