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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Independence

Ohio · 6,500 residents · 9.526 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,716. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $113,900. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,500
−9%vs 2000
vs 7,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
682 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.1
−3%vs 2000
vs 43.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Independence
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,716
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,733 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,165
−31%vs 2000
vs $26,447 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$113,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $191,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$571
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $621 in 2000
US average: $450
94.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.6% in 2000
5.1% rent
2.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,898)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(58)
Asian1.3%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(465)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(6,464)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(114)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(362)
6
−15%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.1%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.8%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Independence, Ohio?

Independence, Ohio has about 6,500 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Ohio?

The typical household in Independence, Ohio earns about $40,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Ohio expensive?

In Independence, Ohio, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Ohio?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Ohio?

About 2.8% of people in Independence, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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