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Independence, LA

Town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.

Population

2,207

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

911

ZIP codes

0

Independence and its ZIP codes

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Independence at a glance

  • Independence is about 8.5 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $40,268 a year, 34% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 (32% below Louisiana) and median rent is $964 a month.

Local data for Independence, LA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Independence, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$40,268

Poverty rate

31.0%

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$964/mo

Homeownership

54.5%

Bachelor's or higher

14.8%

Median age

30.0

Average commute

27.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (160), Irish Americans (156), Mexican Americans (115).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tangipahoa Parish. PPP loans are for Independence.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,968

47,216 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,248

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$781M

FY 2026, $5,866 per person

Tangipahoa Parish economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Independence, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled22.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.3%

Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Independence, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

485

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

6,827

15.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 39°F

63.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Independence, LA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.7%

U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts

Diabetes

17.9%

U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts

Smoking

20.4%

U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

Cities near Independence

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TickfawVillage4.3 mi1.6
NatalbanyCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.4
Amite CityTown6.9 mi3.9
RoselandTown8.8 mi2.1
HammondCity9.2 mi14.3
MontpelierVillage9.5 mi1.9
AlbanyTown11 mi1.3
PonchatoulaCity14 mi4.7
SpringfieldTown15 mi1.4
GreensburgTown17 mi2.5
TangipahoaVillage17 mi1
LivingstonTown18 mi3.2
FolsomVillage18 mi2
KillianTown20 mi10.9
KentwoodTown20 mi7.1
WalkerTown25 mi6.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Independence, LA in?
Independence is in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Independence, LA?
About 2,207 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Independence?
Nearby places include Tickfaw (4.3 mi), Natalbany (6.5 mi), Amite City (6.9 mi), Roseland (8.8 mi), Hammond (9.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023