Independence Town, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 971 people, 426 households, and 226 families residing in the town. The population density was 415.1 people per square mile (160.27/kmē), making its Virginia's 75th least densely populated town. There were 497 housing units at an average density of 212.4 per square mile (82.01/kmē). It has an average household size was 1.98 persons, and the average family size was 2.73 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 14.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males. The median age is 51.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Independence Town was 47.1 and 56.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 881 White, 66 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 12 from two or more races and 12 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $18264, it is the seventh lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Virginia. The median income for a family in the town was $30441, it would be the 33rd lowest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Virginia. The per capita income for the town was $16137, making its Virginia's 102nd lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $14805, The median income for males was $17391, compared to $12550 for females.
In 2000, 135 pupils and students, of which 35.56% are male and 64.44% are female, 13.9% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.7% nursery or pri school, 4.44% kindergarten, 53.33% elementary school, 20% high school and 18.52% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 971 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 971 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 968 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 949 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 943 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 930 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 924 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 913 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 906 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 903 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 895 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| High school | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 19 | 25 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence town, Virginia | $18264 | $30441 | $16137 |
| Grayson County, Virginia | $28676 | $35076 | $16768 |
| Virginia, United States | $46677 | $54169 | $23975 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |