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Independence, VA


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Independence, Virginia

Independence, Virginia, in Grayson county, is 62 miles NW of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 98 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 971.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 41% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Independence live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Independence. The town benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $30,441.

Political Inclinations

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

Independence Housing

About 54% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the town are affordable, at least compared to other towns in the state.

Commuting

In Independence, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Independence Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Independence Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 19%Independence Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Independence, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity96
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married13
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use65
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Housing Recently Built66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime55
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