Independence, New York Demographics

The total population of Independence town is estimated to be 834 with 444 males (53.24%) and 390 females (46.76%). There are 54 less females than males in Independence town.
The median household income in Independence town was $58,999 in 2021, which marked an an increase of 3,322(5.97%) from $55,677 in 2020. This income is 79.08% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Independence town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $92,046. Overall, the median household income for the town of Independence town stands at $58,999.
In Independence town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $44,588 for males and $24,514 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $51,568 for males and $33,554 for females.
In Independence town, population is primarily represented by White households, reporting a median income of $59,788.
In 2022, the population of Independence town was 1,077, a 0.28% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Independence town's population was 1,080, a decline of 0.28% compared to a population of 1,083 in 2020.
The median age in Independence, New York is 41.2, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 20.27% were under the age of 15, 9.17% aged 15 to 29, 48.97% aged 30 to 64, 19.90% aged 65 to 84, and 1.69% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Independence town population: 97.95% are White and 2.05% are multiracial.