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Independence, LA


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Independence, Louisiana

Independence, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 38 miles E of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 53 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 1,724.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 45% of adults are married. Independence is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $30,685.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Independence Housing

About 62% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Independence, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Independence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyIndependence Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Independence Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Independence, LA

Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Senior Citizens68
Age of the Population36
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime12
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