Poverty Rate in Independence, Iowa
In Independence, Iowa, an estimated 695 of 5,963 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Independence, Iowa?
The poverty rate in Independence, Iowa is 11.7%.
- How many people in Independence, Iowa live in poverty?
In Independence, Iowa, an estimated 695 of 5,963 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Independence, Iowa compare to the average for Iowa?
The poverty rate in Independence, Iowa is 6.36% higher than the Iowa average. In Independence, Iowa, an estimated 11.7% of 5,963 people live in poverty. In Iowa, 11.0% of 3,103,543 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Independence, Iowa compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Independence, Iowa is 7.14% lower than the US average. In Independence, Iowa, an estimated 11.7% of 5,963 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
15.8% of 1 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
16.2% of 359 people
5 to 17 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
15.7% of 1 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
15.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
15.2% of 1 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
11.3% of 3 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
12.7% of 1 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
10.5% of 2 thousand people
60 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Independence, Iowa
2022
7.7% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Independence, Iowa
2022
7.9% of 1 thousand people
White
11.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Independence, Iowa
2022
11.2% of 6 thousand people
Black or African American
0.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Independence, Iowa
2022
0.8% of 130 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
0% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Independence, Iowa
2022
0% of 6 people
Two or more races
34.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Independence, Iowa
2022
34.9% of 166 people
Hispanic
6.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Independence, Iowa
2022
6.3% of 271 people
White, not Hispanic
11.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Independence, Iowa
2022
11.5% of 5 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Independence, Iowa
2022
9.9% of 4 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
14.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Independence, Iowa
2022
14.5% of 172 people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
17.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Independence, Iowa
2022
17.5% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Independence, Iowa
2022
7.7% of 1 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Independence, Iowa
2022
1.1% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
6.4% of 3 thousand people
Employed
6.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Independence, Iowa
2022
6.2% of 3 thousand people
Male
4.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Independence, Iowa
2022
4.2% of 2 thousand people
Female
8.2% Poverty Rate for employed women in Independence, Iowa
2022
8.2% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
18.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Independence, Iowa
2022
18.8% of 48 people
Male
42.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Independence, Iowa
2022
42.9% of 21 people
Female
0% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Independence, Iowa
2022
0% of 27 people
Population 16 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Independence, Iowa
2022
10.6% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Independence, Iowa
2022
2.6% of 2 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Independence, Iowa
2022
15.3% of 1 thousand people
Did not work
19.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Independence, Iowa
2022
19.3% of 1 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Independence, Iowa
2022
20.4% of 2 thousand people
Male
10.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Independence, Iowa
2022
10.2% of 781 people
Female
30.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Independence, Iowa
2022
30.4% of 793 people
18 to 24 years
38.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
38.3% of 175 people
25 to 34 years
16% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
16% of 324 people
35 to 44 years
6.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
6.6% of 181 people
45 to 54 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
26.4% of 197 people
55 to 64 years
32.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
32.1% of 134 people
65 to 74 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Independence, Iowa
2022
13.3% of 384 people
75 years and over
19.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Independence, Iowa
2022
19.6% of 168 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
0% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Independence, Iowa
2022
0% of 611 people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Independence, Iowa
2022
34.8% of 388 people
Did not work
32.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Independence, Iowa
2022
32.3% of 575 people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Independence, Iowa
2022
11.6%
Poverty Rate by City around Buchanan County
- Aurora, Iowa 21.8% of 197 people.
- Brandon, Iowa 17.5% of 348 people.
- Fairbank, Iowa 2.2% of 1,480 people.
- Hazleton, Iowa 17.8% of 669 people.
- Jesup, Iowa 6.4% of 2,502 people.