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Independence town, VA

ZIP 24348 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 24348

24348 has a population of 5,095 with a median age of 47.0 yrs (54.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.2%+30% vs US avg
x
Black
13.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.2%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
24.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.6%+50% vs US avg
x
High school
43.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.6%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.6%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.9%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.4%+718% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 24348

Poverty Rate
19.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.6%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.9%+36% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.6%+20% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
47.4%+718% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,095
Median age47.0
Poverty rate19.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.2%
Hispanic3.0%
Black13.2%
Asian2.4%
Foreign-born18.9%