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[[Image:Independence va couthhouse during 4thJuly 2006.jpg|right|190px|thumb|Independence VA during the annual July 4 celebration in 2006]]
[[Image:Independence va couthhouse during 4thJuly 2006.jpg|right|190px|thumb|Independence VA during the annual July 4 celebration in 2006]]
'''Independence''' is a town in [[Grayson County, Virginia|Grayson County]], [[Virginia]], [[United States]]. The population was 947 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-05-14|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of Grayson County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Independence is home to a major town celebration on July 4 every year, held in front of the 1908 courthouse. It features bluegrass and old-time music and dance, food, crafts and a wild pony sale. The courthouse is also the location of the '''Mountain Foliage Festival''', held in the autumn and featuring a parade, crafts, arts and music, as well as a race in which contestants use outhouses, the '''Grand Privy Race'''.<ref>Fussell, pgs. 76 - 77</ref>
'''Independence''' is a town in [[Grayson County, Virginia|Grayson County]], [[Virginia]], [[United States]]. The population was 947 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of Grayson County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=May 31, 2011 }}</ref> Independence is home to a major town celebration on July 4 every year, held in front of the 1908 courthouse. It features bluegrass and old-time music and dance, food, crafts and a wild pony sale. The courthouse is also the location of the '''Mountain Foliage Festival''', held in the autumn and featuring a parade, crafts, arts and music, as well as a race in which contestants use outhouses, the '''Grand Privy Race'''.<ref>Fussell, pgs. 76 - 77</ref>


==History==
==History==
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> 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 (160.2/km²). There were 497 housing units at an average density of 212.5 per square mile (82.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.80% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.68% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> 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 (160.2/km²). There were 497 housing units at an average density of 212.5 per square mile (82.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.73% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 6.80% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.24% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.68% of the population.

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Independence, Virginia
Town
Location of Independence, Virginia
Location of Independence, Virginia
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyGrayson
Area
 • Total2.3 sq mi (6.1 km2)
 • Land2.3 sq mi (6.1 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
2,680 ft (817 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total947
 • Density415.1/sq mi (160.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24348
Area code276
FIPS code51-39528[1]
GNIS feature ID1498495[2]
Independence VA during the annual July 4 celebration in 2006

Independence is a town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. The population was 947 at the 2010 census.[3] It is the county seat of Grayson County.[4] Independence is home to a major town celebration on July 4 every year, held in front of the 1908 courthouse. It features bluegrass and old-time music and dance, food, crafts and a wild pony sale. The courthouse is also the location of the Mountain Foliage Festival, held in the autumn and featuring a parade, crafts, arts and music, as well as a race in which contestants use outhouses, the Grand Privy Race.[5]

History

The Brookside Farm and Mill and Grayson County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

Geography

Independence is located at 36°37′22″N 81°9′6″W / 36.62278°N 81.15167°W / 36.62278; -81.15167 (36.622906, -81.151735).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.1 km²), all land.

Grayson County has a particularly mountainous terrain, specifically in the western half. Grayson county contains 4 of Virginia's 5 highest peaks including Pine Mountain and Whitetop Mountain.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940429—
195048613.3%
196067939.7%
1970673−0.9%
19801,11265.2%
1990988−11.2%
2000971−1.7%
2010947−2.5%
2015 (est.)927[8]−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[1] 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 (160.2/km²). There were 497 housing units at an average density of 212.5 per square mile (82.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 90.73% White, 6.80% African American, 1.24% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.68% of the population.

There were 426 households out of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.9% were non-families. 44.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the town the population was spread out with 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 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $18,264, and the median income for a family was $30,441. Males had a median income of $21,058 versus $16,705 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,137. About 10.5% of families and 19.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.7% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable inhabitants

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Independence has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[10]

References

  • Fussell, Fred C. (2003). Blue Ridge Music Trails: Finding a Place in the Circle. North Carolina Folklife Institute. 080785459X.
  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ Fussell, pgs. 76 - 77
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Independence, Virginia
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