Independence, KY Demographics
What is the population of Independence?
There are 29,024 residents in Independence, with a median age of 34. Of this, 49.75% are males and 50.25% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.48% of the resident pool in Independence, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.26%. Additionally, 1.26% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 26,496 people in Independence currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 29,024 | 1.1% |
| Male Population | 14,440 | 1.4% |
| Female Population | 14,584 | 0.8% |
Male Population 49.75%
Female Population 50.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 28,002 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 657 | 13.3% |
| Not Citizen | 365 | 5.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.48%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.26%
Not Citizen 1.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 12 | 0.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 807 | -27.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 962 | -23.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 325 | -13.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 26,496 | 3.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.04%
Moved from Same County 2.82%
Moved from Same State 3.36%
Moved from Different State 1.14%
Same House as Last Year 92.64%
What are the employment statistics in Independence?
White-collar workers make up 78.9% of the working population in Independence, while blue-collar employees account for 21.1%. There are also 1,182 entrepreneurs in Independence (3.76% of the workforce); 23,284 workers employed in private companies (74.09%); and 3,540 people working in governmental institutions (11.26%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 24,794 | 103.8% |
| Blue Collar | 6,632 | 92.4% |
White Collar 78.9%
Blue Collar 21.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,182 | 105.2% |
| Private Companies | 23,284 | 98.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,540 | 96.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,420 | 123.4% |
Self Employees 3.76%
Private Companies 74.09%
Governmental Workers 11.26%
Not for Profit Companies 10.88%
How many households are there in Independence?
There are a total of 10,115 households in Independence, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 75.96% of these Independence households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.04%. Additionally, 41.49% of households have children and 58.51% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 10,115 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -30.6% |
| Family Households | 7,683 | 3.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,432 | -4.4% |
Family Households 75.96%
Non-Family Households 24.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,197 | 4.6% |
| Households without Children | 5,918 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 41.49%
Households without Children 58.51%
What are the median and average incomes in Independence?
The average annual household income in Independence is $109,917, while the median household income sits at $98,653 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $104,523, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $106,003.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $109,917 | 4.6% |
| Median Household Income | $98,653 | 6.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,449 | 9.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 26,046 | 0.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Independence?
There are 10,339 housing units in Independence, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1999. Of the 10,115 occupied housing units in Independence, 82.38% are owner-occupied, while 17.62% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 80.97% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $239,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,410 per month in Independence.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 10,339 | 1.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 258 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 167 | -9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 428 | 18.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 639 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,148 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 774 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,934 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,300 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,251 | -3.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 440 | 70.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,115 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 8,333 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,782 | -6.1% |
Owner Occupied 82.38%
Renter Occupied 17.62%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,747 | 2.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,586 | 5.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $239,800 | 6.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $243,700 | 5.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,410 | 2.8% |
With Mortgage 80.97%
Without Mortgage 19.03%
What is the level of education in Independence?
Approximately 31.5% of the population in Independence holds a high school degree (that's 6,688 residents), while 21.47% have attained a college certificate (4,559 locals) and 24.41% have a bachelor's degree (5,183 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 502 | 1.0% |
| Some High School | 6,688 | 3.2% |
| Some College | 4,559 | -25.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,112 | 0.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,183 | 7.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,186 | 3.3% |
No High School 2.36%
Some High School 31.5%
Some College 21.47%
Associate Degree 9.95%
Bachelor's Degree 24.41%
Graduate Degree 10.3%
What is the marital status of Independence residents?
A total of 6,278 people in Independence have never been married (which represents 27.66% of the total population), while 13,120 of them are wedded (57.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 236 (1.04%) and 2,498 (11.01%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 6,278 | -4.1% |
| Married | 13,120 | 4.7% |
| Separated | 236 | -15.7% |
| Widowed | 802 | -7.2% |
| Divorced | 2,498 | 9.4% |
Never Married 27.66%
Married 57.8%
Separated 1.04%
Widowed 3.53%
Divorced 11.01%
What are the most common means of transportation in Independence?
The top three means of transportation people in Independence use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 13,234 residents commute by car, 86 prefer going to work by walking and 52 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 13,234 | -3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 52 | -17.5% |
| Motorcycle | 33 | 43.5% |
| Walk | 86 | 7.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Independence by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.