As is often the case in a small town, Independence doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The citizens of Independence are slightly less educated than the national average of 21.84% for the average city or town: 15.09% of adults in Independence have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree
The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $25,934, which is middle income relative to Louisiana, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $103,736 for a family of four. However, Independence contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Independence is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Independence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Independence residents report their race to be Black or African-American, followed by White. Important ancestries of people in Independence include Italian, French, Irish, English, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
