Independence, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,045
Population
845/sq mi density
$44,821
Median Income
$25,934 per capita
$137,200
Home Value
$198,222 Zillow
$960
Median Rent
41.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
1,571
Violent Crime/100K
5,317 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$44,821 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,571 violent crimes/100K (313% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,045
Census 2023
Population Density
845
per square mile
Land Area
2.4
square miles (6.3 km²)
Median Age
35.0 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 47.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
43.6%
Black
47.9%
Hispanic
3.1%
Asian
0.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.9%
Spanish
5.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.1%
Veterans
5.1%
15% below US avg (6%)
Disability
19.2%
48% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.7%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.3%
8% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.475
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,045 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 845 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.5% |
| Female | 49.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.6% |
| Black or African American | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Language
| English Only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.1% |
| Veterans | 5.1% |
| Disability | 19.2% |
| Health Insurance | 90.7% |
| Uninsured | 9.3% |
| Broadband Access | 87.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.475 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |