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.

Independence locator map
Location of Independence on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Independence

Population : 1,044 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Pike County
Area : 37.37 km2
Altitude : 1,227 feet / 374 meters
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 02:16:44 (29th March 2024)
Density : 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.09% (2010-2020)
Map highlighting Independence Township  Saline County  Illinois locator map image
Map highlighting Independence Township Saline County Illinois
Map highlighting Independence Township  Saline County  Illinois locator map image

Geography

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

Independence map

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

Schools in Independence

College & universities near Independence, IL

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

Stations (9)

Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, IL

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

Post offices near Independence

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

Other places with the same name (14)

  • Independence , Missouri A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square. with a population of 116,774 people.
  • Independence , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 28,903 people.
  • Independence , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 10,871 people.
  • Independence , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 6,203 people.
  • Independence , Minnesota city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 3,786 people.
  • Independence , Louisiana town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 1,918 people.
  • Independence , Pennsylvania township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,503 people.
  • Independence , Wisconsin city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States with a population of 1,291 people.
  • Independence , New York town in Allegany County, New York, United States with a population of 1,123 people.
  • Independence , Virginia town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. with a population of 887 people.
  • Independence , Ohio city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States with a population of 335 people.
  • Independence , Utah town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States with a population of 195 people.
  • Independence , Kansas city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States with a population of 123 people.

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