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Independence

Iowa · 5,966 residents · 6.028 sq mi
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Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,589. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,966
−1%since 2000
from 6,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
990 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 998 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,589
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,554 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,356
+18%since 2000
from $20,683 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(5,873)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(30)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(232)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,780)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(71)
Asian0.7%(44)
Other0.3%(19)
Diversity Score6.1%(364)
Diversity Score
6
+58%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Iowa?

Independence, Iowa has about 5,966 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Iowa?

The typical household in Independence, Iowa earns about $46,589 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Iowa?

About 26.8% 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 15.7% of people in Independence, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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