Demographics in Independence, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Independence?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

6,149

Male

2,958

48.1%

Female

3,191

51.9%

Median Age

41.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

95.4%

Black

1.6%

Hispanic

3.0%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

2.3%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

16.9%

High School or Higher

41.8%

Foreign Born

3.2%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

40.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Independence, IA has a population of 6,149 with a median age of 41.2. The racial makeup is 95.4% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.2%.