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Independence

County:
Polk County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.993
State:
Oregon

Independence is a city located in Polk County, Oregon. Independence has a 2026 population of 10,442. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,001 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $85,375 with a poverty rate of 12.53%. The median age in Independence is 30.7 years: 31.1 years for males, and 29.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.5 males.

10.4K
Total Population
3,489
Density (mi²)
74 0.71%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,442740.71%
202510,368730.71%
202410,295170.17%
202310,278190.19%
202210,259720.71%
202110,1873443.49%
202010,001-249-2.43%
201910,2501551.54%
201810,095570.57%
201710,0384204.37%
20169,6184224.59%
20159,1964735.42%
20148,723760.88%
20138,647-5-0.06%
20128,652290.34%
20118,62370.08%
20108,616260.3%
20006,0351,61036.38%
19904,4254019.97%
19804,0241,43055.13%
19702,59466434.4%
19601,930-57-2.87%
19501,98761544.83%
19401,3721249.94%
19301,2481059.19%
19201,143-17-1.47%
19101,16025127.61%
190090921831.55%
188069100%

Median Age

Overall: 30.7 years
Female: 29.9 years
Male: 31.1 years

Independence Adults

There are 7,895 adults, (1,099 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,012 (49.1%)
Male: 5,187 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 62.2% White, 18.62% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,34462.2%
Other race1,89918.62%
Two or more races1,69816.65%
Asian1141.12%
Native American870.85%
Black or African American570.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,87518.38%
Two or more races1,03610.16%
White9329.14%
Native American840.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,41253.06%
Two or more races6626.49%
Asian1141.12%
Black or African American570.56%
Other race240.24%
Native American30.03%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $51,212. Household income levels show a median of $85,375. The poverty rate stands at 12.53%.

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$111,625-
Families$93,164$105,010
Households$85,375$96,481
Non Families$47,262$66,185

$51,212

Average Income

$85,375

Median Household Income

12.53%

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)