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Independence, MS
Census-designated place in Tate County, Mississippi.
Population
133
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
0
Independence and its ZIP codes
Local data for Independence, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tate County. PPP loans are for Independence.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,136
6,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $7,356 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
38
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
55.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColdwaterTown | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| SenatobiaCity | 12 mi | 15.6 |
| ByhaliaTown | 13 mi | 7.1 |
| BridgetownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| HernandoCity | 14 mi | 25.6 |
| VictoriaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| ComoTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Olive BranchCity | 16 mi | 55.8 |
| Red BanksCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| ArkabutlaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| SouthavenCity | 19 mi | 41.3 |
| SardisTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
| Holly SpringsCity | 21 mi | 12.8 |
| EudoraCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, MS in?
- Independence is in Tate County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Independence, MS?
- About 133 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Coldwater (9.9 mi), Senatobia (12 mi), Byhalia (13 mi), Bridgetown (14 mi), Hernando (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023