Independence, Louisiana

Population Data for Independence, LA:

Population – 9551
Male – 49.13 %
Female – 50.87 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 71.26 %
Hispanic – 2.00 %
African American – 26.60 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.28 %
Asian – 0.25 %

Geographic Data for Independence, Louisiana:

Population Density – 107.54 per sq. mi
Elevation – 130 ft.
Time Zone – Central (GMT -6)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Independence:

In Elementary School – 1,290 (50.39 %)
In High School – 586 (22.89 %)
In College – 354 (13.83 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 422 (7.17 %)
Associate’s Degree – 97 (1.65 %)
Some College, No Degree – 749 (12.73 %)
High School Graduate – 2,505 (42.57 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 609 (10.35 %)

Employment and Household Data for Independence, LA:

Percentage of People Employed – 50.26 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 4.68 %
Unemployment Level – 8.47 %

Median Household Income – $29,359.00
Average Household Size – 2.82

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 31.67 %
2 Vehicles – 34.48 %
3 or more Vehicles – 13.83 %

Average Cost to Rent in Independence - $405 per month