Independence is a very small town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 1,650 people and three associated neighborhoods, Independence is the 197th largest community in Louisiana.Unlike some towns, Independence isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Independence are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Independence is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Independence who work in management occupations (13.34%), sales jobs (10.72%), and healthcare (10.72%). Being a small town, Independence does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.In terms of college education, the citizens of Independence rank slightly lower than the national average. 15.09% of adults 25 and older in Independence have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community. The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $25,934, which is middle income relative to Louisiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $103,736 for a family of four. However, Independence contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Independence is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Independence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Independence residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Independence include Italian, French, Irish, English, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
