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Independence

Oregon · 6,035 residents · 2.993 sq mi
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Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,790. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $100,900. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,035
+36%since 1990
from 4,425 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,016 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 1,478 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.9
−4%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K7K9K11K1990201020202024Independence
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,790
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,933
+74%since 1990
from $7,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.9%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$628
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
64.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
35.6% rent
2.7
+29%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77%(3,409)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino23.6%(1,046)
Asian0.9%(40)
Diversity Score68.2%(3,017)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(3,931)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(1,818)
Asian0.5%(32)
Diversity Score55.3%(3,337)
55
−19%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Oregon?

Independence, Oregon has about 6,035 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Oregon?

The typical household in Independence, Oregon earns about $36,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Oregon expensive?

In Independence, Oregon, the median home is worth about $100,900, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Oregon?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Oregon?

About 16.9% of people in Independence, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,610 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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