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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 2025 population of 6,254. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,089 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $82,527 with a poverty rate of 8.55%.The median age in Independence is 41.2 years: 39 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.

6.3K
Total Population
1,037
Density (mi²)
33 0.53%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 95.41% 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)
White5,86795.41%
Two or more races1442.34%
Black or African American1011.64%
Asian340.55%
Other race30.05%

Independence Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $43,955. Household income levels show a median of $72,250. The poverty rate stands at 8.55%.

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$103,547-
Families$91,473$98,087
Households$72,250$82,527
Non Families$34,554$55,760

$43,955

Average Income

$72,250

Median Household Income

8.55%

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)