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Independence

Minnesota · 3,504 residents · 32.431 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $474,400. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

3,504
+8%since 2000
from 3,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
108 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.6
+17%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Independence
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,126 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$44,397
+24%since 2000
from $35,753 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$474,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$952
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $853
70.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
6.4% rent
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
45.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
38.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.6
+43%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,374)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(47)
Asian1%(36)
Other3.3%(116)
Diversity Score13.9%(487)
14
+183%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
76.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
8.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
44.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
47.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Minnesota?

Independence, Minnesota has about 3,504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Minnesota?

The typical household in Independence, Minnesota earns about $102,500 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 $474,400, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Minnesota?

About 35.0% 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 3.3% 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 690 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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