What is the population of Independence?

The population of Independence, IL is 1,044.

Where is Independence located?

Independence, IL is located at latitude 39.5314400 and longitude -90.7915200. It is in United States.

What is the area of Independence?

The area of Independence, IL is 37.37 km².

What is the elevation of Independence?

Independence, IL has an elevation of 203 meters (666 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Independence in?

Independence, IL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Independence in?

Independence is in the state of Illinois, United States.

What county is Independence, IL in?

Independence is in Pike County, Illinois.

How has the population of Independence changed?

The population of Independence, IL has decreased from 1,118 (2010) to 1,044 (2020), a change of -6.6%.

Independence, Illinois

Independence: township in Saline County, Illinois

About

Independence is a township located in the county of Pike in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,118 and a population density of 30 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,044 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Independence

Population	1,044 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Illinois (United States)
County	Pike County
Area	37.37 km²
Latitude & Longitude	39.5314,-90.7915
Altitude	1,227 feet / 374 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	11:33:09 (14th April 2026)
Density	28 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-7.09% (2010-2020)
Weather	80℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather

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Geography

Independence is located at 39°31'53"N 90°47'29"W (39.5314400, -90.7915200).

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Weather

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Independence decreased by 7.09% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	1,118	-	census
2011	1,117	-0.09%	estimation process
2012	1,119	0.18%	estimation process
2013	1,114	-0.45%	estimation process
2014	1,100	-1.27%	estimation process
2015	1,099	-0.09%	estimation process
2016	1,087	-1.1%	estimation process
2017	1,075	-1.12%	estimation process
2018	1,068	-0.66%	estimation process
2019	1,053	-1.42%	estimation process
2020	1,044	-0.86%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Independence, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
261773	Pike-Lincoln Technical Center	Eolia (MO)	63344-0038

Nearby Transit Stations (9)

Rail and bus stations connected to Independence, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
QCY	Quincy	North 30th St. and Wisman Lane	RAIL
CRV	Carlinville	128 Alton Rd.	RAIL
ALN	Alton	3400 College Ave.	RAIL
SPI	Springfield station	East Washington and North Third Sts.	RAIL
MAC	Macomb	120 East Calhoun Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Independence.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Pittsfield Post Office	Pittsfield (IL)	62363

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Other cities in Pike County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pike County , IL. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
New Salem	5,337	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Pittsfield	4,165	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Barry	1,208	City in Illinois, United States
Griggsville	1,125	City in Illinois
Bedford	1,021	Township in Wayne County, Illinois
Taylor	908	Township of Illinois
Pleasant Hill	903	Town
Atlas	530	Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Montezuma	515	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Hull	421	Village in Pike County, Illinois, USA
Martinsburg	396	Township in Pike County, Illinois
Perry	371	Village in the United States
New Canton	338	Town in Illinois, United States
Nebo	323	Village in Pike County, Illinois, USA
Pike	223	Unincorporated community in Illinois
Kinderhook	204	Township in Pike County, Illinois

Distance to Other Cities

Independence distances to largest Illinois cities