Independence, NJ is a small community located in the northern part of Hunterdon County. The population size is approximately 5,459 people and its population density is 274 people per square mile. This makes it significantly less dense than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town features a number of businesses including Tilly's Coffee Café, Independence Acres Farm Market and Hummingbird Hollow Boutique. Year-round outdoor activities can be enjoyed at Round Valley Recreation Area where visitors can hike, fish, hunt, camp or enjoy some winter sports in the colder months. There are also a number of local organizations active in the area such as the Independence Township Historical Society which offers educational programs about the history of the town and hosts events throughout the year. Local sporting events such as Independence Soccer Club’s annual tournament draw hundreds from around Hunterdon County each year for a day of competition and fun.
The population in Independence is 5,459. There are 277 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Independence is 45.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Independence is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Independence
- 57.6% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 33.5% are married with children
- 9.8% have children, but are single
Race in Independence
- 86.8% are White
- 2.5% are Black
- 2.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander