Independence
Town in Grayson County, Virginia
Independence is a town in Grayson County, Virginia, with 1,011 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,680 ft (817 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Baywood, 7.8 miles E.
- 1,011residents (2020 Census)
- 2,680 ftelevation · 817 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 432 / sq mipopulation density
- 24348ZIP code
About Independence
Independence is a town located in, and the county seat of, Grayson County, Virginia, United States. At the 2020 U.S. census, it had a population of 1,001. It is situated on Virginia's Crooked Road, a heritage trail celebrating the musical heritage of Southwest Virginia.
The town and county are noted for the original red brick 1908 Courthouse at the corner of Main Street (Virginia Route 58) and Independence Avenue (US 21), site of the annual July 4th Celebration and autumn Mountain Foliage Festival.
In 2021, the town created its first public park in its 115-year history, Town Park, on vacant property opposite the original Courthouse.
Town park is home to the Independence Farmers Market, which opens weekly from May–October and online year-round. The market uses a timber-frame, white oak, pavilion completed in 2021 in collaboration with the Timber Framers Guild. Remaining work includes bathrooms, utilities and sitework — as well as a stage. The stage hosts Farmers Market as well as Crooked Road events and is named the Uncle Wade Old Time Stage, after noted musician and Independence native, Wade Ward.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $39,286
- Median home value
- $122,400
- Median rent
- $668/mo
- Median age
- 58.4
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Independence had 1,011 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,011 |
|---|---|
| Density | 432 per sq mi (167 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Grayson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,011 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.6275° N, 81.1492° W |
| ZIP code | 24348 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5139528 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Baywood7.8 mi E
- Sparta, NC8.8 mi S
- Stevens Creek11.2 mi NE
- Fries11.3 mi NE
- Hilltown11.6 mi NE
- Galax13.3 mi E
- Troutdale16.7 mi W
- Sugar Grove16.7 mi NW
- Lowgap, NC17.0 mi SE
- Ivanhoe18.0 mi NE
- Austinville20.2 mi NE
- Woodlawn20.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Grayson County, Virginia.
What is the population of Independence, VA?
1,011 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, VA?
The ZIP code of Independence is 24348.
What is the elevation of Independence?
2,680 feet (817 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Baywood (7.8 mi), Sparta (8.8 mi), Stevens Creek (11.2 mi), Fries (11.3 mi), Hilltown (11.6 mi).
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