Independence, Utah Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Independence, Utah had a total population of 79, the 316th largest town in Utah. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Independence Quick Facts
How Independence Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71 | 79 | +11.3% |
| Median home value | $615,400 | $900,000 | +46.2% |
How Independence Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Independence Rankings in Utah
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Other Cities in Wasatch County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heber | 18,015 | $110,339 | 5.3% | $654,200 |
| Midway | 6,171 | $157,065 | 1.7% | $892,800 |
| Hideout | 1,253 | $98,929 | 19.9% | $1,149,600 |
| Daniel | 1,044 | $106,471 | 3.8% | $691,200 |
| Timber Lakes | 683 | N/A | 13.5% | N/A |
| Charleston | 414 | $96,607 | 8.1% | $712,100 |
| Wallsburg | 305 | $107,292 | 8.8% | $477,500 |
| Interlaken | 156 | $173,542 | 0.0% | $797,200 |
Cities Similar to Independence
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo | 83 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Brian Head | 74 | $75,125 | $468,200 | 79.2% | 14.9% |
| Fremont | 90 | $69,489 | $409,100 | 46.7% | 0.0% |
| Oasis | 66 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Antimony | 65 | $48,333 | $444,400 | 31.6% | 10.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 79, Independence's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Independence is a small community located in Utah, within Wasatch County. The total population is 79. It ranks as the 316th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.
Age Demographics
The median age in Independence is 37.4 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 32.0 years. 12.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Independence. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Independence, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $900,000. Housing costs are 84% higher than the state median of $489,400. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Independence is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population.
Education
44.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Independence, Utah is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Independence, Utah?
Independence, Utah has a population of 79 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Independence, UT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Independence — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Independence, UT?
The ACS sample for Independence recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Independence, Utah?
Independence's population is 84.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Independence, UT?
The median home value in Independence is $900,000.
How educated is Independence, Utah?
44.6% of adults (25+) in Independence hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.