Independence, Louisiana
Independence: town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Independence is a town located in the county of Tangipahoa Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,665 and a population density of 266 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,918 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population | 1,918 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Postal code | 70443 |
| Phone Area Codes | 985 |
| Area | 6.25 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6355,-90.5034 |
| Altitude | 89 feet / 27.1 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:21:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 307 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Independence Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Independence is located at 30°38'8"N 90°30'12"W (30.6355100, -90.5033500).
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Weather
79°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 10 mph SE
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A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Independence increased by 13.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,665 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,760 | 5.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,770 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,792 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,812 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,835 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,861 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,881 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,894 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,893 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,918 | 1.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 27,947 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 16,461 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 69.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 27,577 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,698 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 9.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.2% |
| White only, percent : | 72.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 15.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 32.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 48.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,749 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
Independence zip code is 70443.
County name: Tangipahoa, County
fips: 22105
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $194,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,628 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $665 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,544 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,561 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,901 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 150,478 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,019 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,942 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,037 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,343 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 742 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 514 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 963 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 97 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,220 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,897.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.75 |
People born in Independence (13)
People born in Independence, including movie actress Lexi Belle, football player Alan Ricard, football player Byron Ross, .
More notable people
- Clif Richardson (American politician) he was born in 30/05/1944
- Donald Dykes (American football player) he was born in 24/08/1955
- LaBrandon Toefield (Player of American football) he was born in 24/09/1980
- Nick Bruno (American academic) he was born in 04/06/1951
- Steven Jyles (American player of Canadian football) he was born in 25/09/1982
- Frank Lockett (American football player) he was born in 01/06/1957
- Harry Wilson (Louisiana politician (1869-1948)) he was born in 05/05/1869
- P. J. Franklin (American football wide receiver) he was born in 28/09/1977
- Curtis Muhammad (American civil rights activist (b. 1943)) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Al Dennis he was born in 24/06/1951
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Independence, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160612 | Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond (LA) | 70402 |
| 447962 | Compass Career College | Hammond (LA) | 70403 |
| 160409 | Saint Joseph Seminary College | St. Benedict (LA) | 70457 |
| 160320 | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Covington | Covington (LA) | 70433 |
| 402563 | Delta College Inc | Covington (LA) | 70433-8947 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Independence, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| BTR | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 1253 Florida St. | BUS |
| MCB | McComb | 114 Northeast Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Independence.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Independen Post Office | Independence (LA) | 70443 |
Other places with the same name (13)
- Independence, Missouri A city in Jackson County, Missouri. 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, 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, Illinois township in Saline County, Illinois with a population of 1,044 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 Tangipahoa Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tangipahoa Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | 21,359 | City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Ponchatoula | 7,545 | City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Amite | 4,640 | Town in Louisiana |
| Natalbany | 2,984 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Kentwood | 2,452 | Town of the United States |
| Roseland | 1,279 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Tangipahoa | 865 | Village in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Tickfaw | 780 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest Louisiana cities