Independence, MS Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Mississippi had a population of 200 in 2020. It was 79.5% White, 10.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 6.0% 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 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is the 360th 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

159 residents of Independence identify as White, or 79.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence considerably larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is ranked #98 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Coldwater (19.8% White), Senatobia (53.5% White), and Byhalia (46.6% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Bridgetown (89.4% White), and Pleasant Hill (84.2% White).

Independence's Black Population

20 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 10.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence considerably less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is ranked #333 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Bridgetown (3.9% Black), and Pleasant Hill (5.4% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Coldwater (74.7% Black), Senatobia (40.3% Black), and Byhalia (44.4% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

0 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Coldwater (0.1% Asian), Senatobia (0.4% Asian), Bridgetown (0.4% Asian), and Pleasant Hill (3.1% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is ranked #95 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Coldwater (1.4% Hispanic), Senatobia (2.7% Hispanic), Bridgetown (2.3% Hispanic), and Pleasant Hill (3% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Byhalia (5.9% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is ranked #133 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coldwater (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Hill (0.4% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Senatobia (0.6% Native American/Other), Byhalia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bridgetown (0.6% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Independence is ranked #13 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Coldwater (3.6% Multiracial), Senatobia (2.6% Multiracial), Byhalia (2.4% Multiracial), Bridgetown (3.3% Multiracial), and Pleasant Hill (4% Multiracial).

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