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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 2025 population of 10,423. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.85% annually and its population has increased by 4.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,983 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $87,682 with a poverty rate of 11.77%. The median age in Independence is 29.2 years: 29.9 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.

10.4K
Total Population
3,482
Density (mi²)
88 0.85%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 67.27% White, 16.27% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (67.3%)

Other race (16.3%)

Two or more races (13.7%)

Native American (1.3%)

Asian (0.9%)

Black or African American (0.5%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,78667.27%
Other race1,64116.27%
Two or more races1,38113.69%
Native American1341.33%
Asian950.94%
Black or African American510.51%

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 $50,949. Household income levels show a median of $79,158. The poverty rate stands at 11.77%.

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$111,058-
Families$82,201$96,021
Households$79,158$87,682
Non Families$44,654$58,394

$50,949

Average Income

$79,158

Median Household Income

11.77%

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)