NEIGHBORHOOD
Independence
Ohio · Columbus · 8,274 residents · 2.511 sq mi
The short version
Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $213,095. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Independence; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,274
Population density
3,295 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$56,271
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,001
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.7%
Finance & insurance15.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
Other services11.8%
Public administration10.6%
Retail trade7.5%
Education & health services2.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Wholesale trade0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$213,095
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,237
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.0%
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(2,629)
Black49.2%(4,074)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(706)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(865)
Diversity Score79.8%(6,603)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(2,629)
Black49.2%(4,074)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(706)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.5%(865)
Diversity Score79.8%(6,603)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
13.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio?
Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio has about 8,274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio?
The typical household in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio earns about $56,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio expensive?
In Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $213,095, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.
How educated are people in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio?
About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio?
About 13.0% of people in Independence Village, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.
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ColumbusDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024