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Independence

Oregon · 9,828 residents · 2.993 sq mi
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Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,617. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,100. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,828
+63%since 2000
from 6,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,284 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 2,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+10%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,617
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,790 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,836
+57%since 2000
from $13,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(3,931)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino30.1%(1,818)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(3,337)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(5,572)
Black0.6%(61)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(3,388)
Asian0.8%(83)
Other3.4%(332)
Diversity Score65.1%(6,401)
Diversity Score
65
+18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Oregon?

Independence, Oregon has about 9,828 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Oregon?

The typical household in Independence, Oregon earns about $54,617 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 $220,100, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Oregon?

About 18.3% 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 9.0% 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 5,403 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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