Independence 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%