Independence, LAPublished Date: November 21, 2024Independence is located in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana and has a population of 2,258. The poverty rate in Independence is 30% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Independence is 16.5% while the Tangipahoa Parish unemployment rate is 5.6%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 50.9% |
| Female | | 49.1% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | 36 |
| Tangipahoa | | 35.7 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $41,071 |
| Tangipahoa | | $55,274 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $135,298 |
| Tangipahoa | | $188,084 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $963 |
| Tangipahoa | | $930 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | 30% |
| Tangipahoa | | 19.2% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 42.2%
▩ Black or African American 48%
▩ Asian 0.4%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 2.6%
▩ Hispanic 3.8%
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