Independence, Grayson County, Virginia
Independence: Town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States.
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Independence is a town located in the county of Grayson in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 947 and a population density of 156 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 887 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population : | 887 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Grayson County |
| Postal code : | 24348 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 276 |
| Area : | 6.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,680 feet / 817 meters |
| Capital city : | Independence is capital of Grayson County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:16:08 (28th January 2023) |
| Density : | 146 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.76% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Independence is located at 36°37'21"N 81°9'11"W (36.6224500, -81.1530900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Independence decreased by 6.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 947 | - | census |
| 2011 | 938 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 924 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 923 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 919 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 916 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 910 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 901 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 897 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 892 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 887 | -0.56% | estimation process |
People born in Independence (1)
American musician Wade Ward was born in Independence
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, VA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234377 | Wytheville Community College | Wytheville (VA) | 24382-3308 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, VA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
Post offices near Independence
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Independen Post Office | Independence (VA) | 24348 |
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Other cities in Grayson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Grayson County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fries | 444 | Town of the United States |
