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Independence

County:
Buchanan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.028
State:
Iowa

Independence is a city located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Independence has a 2026 population of 6,357. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.73% annually and its population has increased by 4.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,084 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $73,806 with a poverty rate of 7.6%. The median age in Independence is 40.9 years: 39 years for males, and 43.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

6.4K
Total Population
1,055
Density (mi²)
46 0.73%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,357460.73%
20256,311450.72%
20246,266691.11%
20236,197250.41%
20226,172320.52%
20216,140560.92%
20206,084190.31%
20196,118540.89%
20186,064300.5%
20176,034460.77%
20165,988-34-0.56%
20156,02230.05%
20146,019400.67%
20135,97940.07%
20125,975260.44%
20115,949-23-0.39%
20105,97260.1%
20006,014420.7%
19905,972-420-6.57%
19806,3924828.16%
19705,9104127.49%
19605,49863313.01%
19504,86552312.05%
19404,34265117.64%
19303,691190.52%
19203,6721554.41%
19103,517-139-3.8%
19003,65649315.59%
18903,163351.12%
18803,1281836.21%
18702,94500%

Median Age

Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 39 years

Independence Adults

There are 4,817 adults, (1,287 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,172 (51.5%)
Male: 2,992 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 95.43% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,88295.43%
Two or more races1482.4%
Black or African American821.33%
Asian270.44%
Other race250.41%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White881.43%
Other race250.41%
Two or more races40.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,79494%
Two or more races1442.34%
Black or African American821.33%
Asian270.44%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $47,075. Household income levels show a median of $73,806. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,792-
Families$94,913$98,526
Households$73,806$84,127
Non Families$39,674$58,037

$47,075

Average Income

$73,806

Median Household Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)