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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 6,266. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 1.11% annually and its population has increased by 2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,084 in 2020.

6.3K
Total Population
1,039
Density (mi²)
69 1.11%
Growth

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)