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Independence, VA
Town in Grayson County, Virginia.
Population
1,132
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
483
ZIP codes
0
Independence and its ZIP codes
Independence at a glance
- Independence is about 2.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,286 a year, 58% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 (68% below Virginia) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Independence, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Independence, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,286
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
58.4
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (83), German Americans (72), Scottish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Independence.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,571
3,254 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,746 per person
How people get to work
Independence, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
456
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Sparta, NCTown | 8.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Stevens CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FriesTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HilltownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| GalaxCity | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| TroutdaleTown | 17 mi | 3.1 |
| Sugar GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Lowgap, NCCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 19.2 |
| Rural RetreatTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| AustinvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| AtkinsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| Lansing, NCTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| Jefferson, NCTown | 23 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, VA in?
- Independence is in Grayson County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Independence, VA?
- About 1,132 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Baywood (8.1 mi), Sparta, NC (8.8 mi), Stevens Creek (11 mi), Fries (11 mi), Hilltown (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023