What is the population of Independence?

The population of Independence, NY is 1,123.

Where is Independence located?

Independence, NY is located at latitude 42.0881200 and longitude -77.7813800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Independence?

The area of Independence, NY is 34.49 km².

What is the elevation of Independence?

Independence, NY has an elevation of 627 meters (2057 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Independence in?

Independence, NY is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Independence in?

Independence is in the state of New York, United States.

What county is Independence, NY in?

Independence is in Allegany County, New York.

How has the population of Independence changed?

The population of Independence, NY has decreased from 1,167 (2010) to 1,123 (2020), a change of -3.8%.

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 205 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
Latitude & Longitude	42.0881,-77.7814
Altitude	2,165 feet / 660 meters
Establishment	March 16, 1821 (205 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	18:45:11 (16th April 2026)
Density	33 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-3.92% (2010-2020)
Weather	59℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

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

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People born in Independence (2)

People born in Independence, including writer Mary Bassett Clarke, State Superintendent on Insurance Jessie Snyder Phillips, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code	Name	City	ZIP
188641	Alfred University	Alfred (NY)	14802-1205

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to 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

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