Independence, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Grayson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,144
Population
489/sq mi density
$36,250
Median Income
$32,747 per capita
$115,700
Home Value
$228,667 Zillow
$762
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
100
Violent Crime/100K
2,886 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $762/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
100 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,144
Census 2023
Population Density
489
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (6.1 km²)
Median Age
58.0 yrs
49% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.3%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.3% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.9%
Spanish
7.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.4%
Veterans
14.1%
135% above US avg (6%)
Disability
21.7%
67% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.1%
17% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.471
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,144 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 489 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 58.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.4% |
| Veterans | 14.1% |
| Disability | 21.7% |
| Health Insurance | 89.9% |
| Uninsured | 10.1% |
| Broadband Access | 76.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.471 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |