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Independence

Minnesota · 3,755 residents · 32.431 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $180,357. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $548,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 146% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,755
+16%since 2000
from 3,236 in 2000
1990 – 2025
116 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.9
+13%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Independence
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$180,357
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,126 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$71,824
+101%since 2000
from $35,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$548,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,637
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $820 in 2000
US average: $1,124
94.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
5.1% rent
3.0
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(3,497)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(74)
Asian1%(38)
Other1.3%(48)
Diversity Score11.5%(430)
11
+133%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
17.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
72.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
56.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
48.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
2.0%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Minnesota?

Independence, Minnesota has about 3,755 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Minnesota?

The typical household in Independence, Minnesota earns about $180,357 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 $548,400, and the typical rent is about $1,637 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Minnesota?

About 57.6% 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 1.6% 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 941 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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