Independence, Utah
Independence: town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States
About
Independence is a town located in the county of Uintah in the U.S. state of Utah. Its population at the 2010 census was 164 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 195 inhabitants.
The town was created 18 years ago in 2007.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population | 195 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Utah (United States) |
| County | Uintah County |
| Different from | Independence |
| Postal code | 84032 |
| Phone Area Codes | 435 |
| Area | 79.12 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2480,-109.9352 |
| Altitude | 7,073 feet / 2156 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 2008 (18 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:48:01 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 38℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Wasatch County Utah incorporated and unincorporated areas Independence highlighted locator map image
Geography
Independence is located at 40°14'53"N 109°56'7"W (40.2480200, -109.9351500).
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Weather
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
10 to 25 mph W
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Independence increased by 15.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 164 | - | census |
| 2011 | 152 | -7.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 154 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 161 | 4.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 168 | 4.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 178 | 5.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 187 | 4.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 200 | 6.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 200 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 198 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 195 | -1.54% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 91,684 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 68,360 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 34.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 90,801 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 67,843 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 91.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,626 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $461,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,228 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $614 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,629 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 34,079 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 229,801 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 617,185 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,145,843 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,942 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $103,232 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $55,829 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 10,053 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,254 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,511 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 746 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,834 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,142 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,202 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,504.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 45.08 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Independence, UT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230676 | Uintah Basin Technical College | Roosevelt (UT) | 84066 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Independence, UT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HER | Helper | 1 Depot Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Independence.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevel Post Office | Roosevelt (UT) | 84066 |
| Fort Duchesn Post Office | Fort Duchesne (UT) | 84026 |
| Myton Post Office | Myton (UT) | 84052 |
| Lapoin Post Office | Lapoint (UT) | 84039 |
| Neola Post Office | Neola (UT) | 84053 |
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Other cities in Uintah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Uintah County , UT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vernal | 10,468 | City in and county seat fo Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| Maeser | 3,601 | Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| Naples | 2,107 | City in Uintah County, Utah, United States |
| Ballard | 1,105 | Town in Uintah County, Utah, United States |