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Independence

Iowa · 6,014 residents · 6.028 sq mi
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Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,554. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $76,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,014
+1%since 1990
from 5,972 in 1990
1990 – 2025
998 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 991 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+8%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Independence
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,554
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,565 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,683
+68%since 1990
from $12,315 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−8.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
27.3% rent
2.1
+17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(5,945)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(148)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,873)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian0.8%(46)
Diversity Score3.9%(232)
4
+56%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−2%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Iowa?

Independence, Iowa has about 6,014 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Iowa?

The typical household in Independence, Iowa earns about $36,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Iowa expensive?

In Independence, Iowa, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Iowa?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Iowa?

About 7.0% of people in Independence, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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