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Independence

Ohio · 7,133 residents · 9.526 sq mi
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Independence is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $229,400. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

7,133
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
749 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
47.0
+9%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Independence
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,403
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,733 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$32,439
+23%since 2000
from $26,447 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$229,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $191,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$810
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $853
56.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
8.3% rent
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
21.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
−6%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(6,833)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(77)
Asian1.9%(135)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score8.7%(623)
9
+34%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
11.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
87.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
39.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
52.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Ohio?

Independence, Ohio has about 7,133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Ohio?

The typical household in Independence, Ohio earns about $73,403 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 $229,400, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Ohio?

About 31.6% 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 3.5% 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 633 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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