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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Independence

Ohio · 7,109 residents · 9.526 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,733. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $191,300. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,109
+9%since 1990
from 6,500 in 1990
1990 – 2025
746 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 682 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.3
+3%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Independence
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,733
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$26,447
+46%since 1990
from $18,165 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$191,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $113,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$621
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $571 in 1990
US average: $602
94.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 94.9% in 1990
5.4% rent
3.3
+18%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(6,464)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(114)
Asian0.3%(22)
Diversity Score5.6%(362)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(6,898)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(58)
Asian1.3%(92)
Diversity Score6.5%(465)
7
+18%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.0%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−35%since 1990
from 19.6 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, Ohio?

Independence, Ohio has about 7,109 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Ohio?

The typical household in Independence, Ohio earns about $57,733 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 $191,300, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Ohio?

About 29.0% 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 3.6% of people in Independence, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 609 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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