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Independence

Minnesota · 3,763 residents (2025 est.) · 32.431 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $663,400. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,694
+14%since 2000
from 3,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+15%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,763 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Independence
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$186,597
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,126 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,436
+136%since 2000
from $35,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+3%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$663,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,469
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+10%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(3,146)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(28)
Asian1.1%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,392)
Black1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(76)
Asian1%(38)
Other4.1%(152)
Diversity Score19.3%(713)
Diversity Score
19
+293%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.1%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 4.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Minnesota?

Independence, Minnesota has about 3,694 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Minnesota?

The typical household in Independence, Minnesota earns about $186,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Minnesota expensive?

In Independence, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $663,400, and the typical rent is about $3,469 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Minnesota?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Minnesota?

About 1.1% of people in Independence, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 880 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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