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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 2026 population of 30,901. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 7.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,786 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $102,361 with a poverty rate of 8.77%. The median age in Independence is 33.7 years: 32.6 years for males, and 35.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.6 males.

30.9K
Total Population
1,742
Density (mi²)
353 1.16%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202630,9013531.16%
202530,5483521.17%
202430,1965321.79%
202329,6643211.09%
202229,3432450.84%
202129,0984081.42%
202028,7862160.76%
201928,5703991.42%
201828,1714571.65%
201727,7145381.98%
201627,1763111.16%
201526,8654221.6%
201426,4432931.12%
201326,1504421.72%
201225,7084451.76%
201125,2633781.52%
201024,8851280.52%
200014,9824,53843.45%
199010,4442,44630.58%
19807,998-2,302-22.35%
197010,30010,0003333.33%
196030000%
194030000%

Median Age

Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 35.6 years
Male: 32.6 years

Independence Adults

There are 21,194 adults, (3,131 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 14,724 (50.1%)
Male: 14,668 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 92.37% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White27,14992.37%
Two or more races1,1904.05%
Black or African American4281.46%
Other race2961.01%
Asian2941%
Native American350.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2941%
Two or more races2150.73%
Other race2120.72%
Native American150.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26,85591.37%
Two or more races9753.32%
Black or African American4281.46%
Asian2941%
Other race840.29%
Native American200.07%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $58,396. Household income levels show a median of $102,361. The poverty rate stands at 8.77%.

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$128,829-
Families$107,598$124,233
Households$102,361$114,830
Non Families$59,857$69,746

$58,396

Average Income

$102,361

Median Household Income

8.77%

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)