Independence, VA Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Virginia had a population of 1,011 in 2020. It was 75.6% White, 8.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 672 places in Virginia, Independence is the 373rd 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

764 residents of Independence identify as White, or 75.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Independence is ranked #311 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Sparta (72.5% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Baywood (90.6% White), Stevens Creek (92.5% White), Fries (93.1% White), and Hilltown (92.1% White).

Independence's Black Population

84 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 8.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Independence is ranked #318 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Sparta (1.9% Black), Baywood (4.8% Black), Stevens Creek (0.4% Black), Fries (2.9% Black), and Hilltown (1.4% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

1 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Independence is ranked #527 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Sparta (0.5% Asian), Baywood (0.5% Asian), Stevens Creek (0.8% Asian), Fries (0.4% Asian), and Hilltown (1.4% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

115 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 11.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Independence is ranked #141 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Baywood (2.2% Hispanic), Stevens Creek (4.2% Hispanic), Fries (1.6% Hispanic), and Hilltown (0.9% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Sparta (21.5% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Independence is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sparta (0.4% Native American/Other), Baywood (0.5% Native American/Other), Stevens Creek (0.4% Native American/Other), Fries (1.1% Native American/Other), and Hilltown (0% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Independence is ranked #489 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Baywood (1.4% Multiracial), Stevens Creek (1.7% Multiracial), and Fries (0.9% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Sparta (3.2% Multiracial), and Hilltown (4.2% Multiracial).

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