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Independence town, LA

ZIP 70443 — 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 70443

70443 has a population of 8,359 with a median age of 37.0 yrs (48.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
54.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Black
28.0%+126% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.6%-16% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.8%+26% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.6%+130% vs US avg
x
High school
29.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.7%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.7%+89% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
70.4%+406% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.3%+388% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishFrenchItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 70443

Poverty Rate
21.7%+89% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
70.4%+406% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.0%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.2%+90% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.3%+388% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,359
Median age37.0
Poverty rate21.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White54.2%
Hispanic15.6%
Black28.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born70.4%