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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Independence

Kentucky · 14,982 residents · 17.738 sq mi
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Independence is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,002. Population has grown 43% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $111,300. Households here earn about 51% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,982
+43%since 1990
from 10,444 in 1990
1990 – 2025
845 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 589 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+5%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K14K20K26K31K1990201020202024Independence
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,002
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,951 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,191
+61%since 1990
from $12,564 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$587
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $441 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
23.2% rent
2.2
+22%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(10,425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(17)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score0.9%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(14,454)
Black1%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(173)
Asian0.4%(56)
Diversity Score6.2%(926)
6
+620%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.1%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Independence, Kentucky?

Independence, Kentucky has about 14,982 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Kentucky?

The typical household in Independence, Kentucky earns about $51,002 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Kentucky expensive?

In Independence, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $111,300, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Kentucky?

About 6.5% of people in Independence, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,538 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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