Independence, New York
Independence: Town in Allegany County, New York, United States
About
Independence is a town located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,167 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,123 inhabitants.
The town was created 204 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population : | 1,123 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Allegany County |
| Postal code : | 14806 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 607 |
| Area : | 34.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,165 feet / 660 meters |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1821 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:34:41 (22nd June 2025) |
| Density : | 33 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Independence is located at 42°5'17"N 77°46'53"W (42.0881200, -77.7813800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Independence decreased by 3.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,167 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,182 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,181 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,185 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,176 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,168 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,159 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,150 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,142 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,134 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,123 | -0.98% | estimation process |
People born in Independence (2)
People born in Independence, including writer Mary Bassett Clarke, State Superintendent on Insurance Jessie Snyder Phillips, .
List
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188641 | Alfred University | Alfred (NY) | 14802-1205 |
Post offices near Independence
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesvill Post Office | Whitesville (NY) | 14897 |
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Other cities in Allegany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred | 4,909 | Town in New York |
| Wellsville | 3,821 | City in Cache County, Utah |
| Sanford | 2,275 | Town in Broome County, New York, United States |
| Caneadea | 2,233 | City in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Marshall | 2,109 | Town in the U. |
| Hume | 1,956 | Town in New York, United States |
| Friendship | 1,850 | Town in New York state |
| Germantown | 1,828 | Census-designated place in Germantown, New York, United States |
| Scio | 1,693 | Town in New York, United States |
| Cuba | 1,589 | Town in New York |
| Belfast | 1,557 | Town in New York, United States |
| Almond | 1,513 | Town in New York, USA |
| Rushford | 1,099 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Burns | 1,092 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Wirt | 1,025 | Human settlement in Allegany County, New York, United States of America |
| Andover | 965 | Town in Allegany County, New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest New York cities
