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Independence

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.5
State:
Kansas

Independence is a city located in Montgomery County, Kansas. Independence has a 2026 population of 8,287. It is also the county seat of Montgomery County. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually and its population has decreased by -3.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,553 in 2020.

8.3K
Total Population
1,105
Density (mi²)
-85 -1.02%
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)