Independence

County:: Kenton County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 17.738
State:: Kentucky

Independence is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Independence has a 2025 population of 29,983. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,783 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $109,917 with a poverty rate of 8.47%. The median age in Independence is 34.8 years: 34.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 93.54% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	27,148	93.54%
Two or more races	914	3.15%
Black or African American	501	1.73%
Asian	278	0.96%
Other race	157	0.54%
Native American	26	0.09%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Independence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $54,470. Household income levels show a median of $98,653. The poverty rate stands at 8.47%.

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	$117,092	-
Families	$103,904	$118,428
Households	$98,653	$109,917
Non Families	$61,786	$73,798

$54,470

Average Income

$98,653

Median Household Income

8.47%

Poverty Rate