Independence, MN Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Independence?

Per Capita income in Independence is $86,887.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Independence?

Median Family Income in Independence is $216,328.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Independence?

Median Household Income in Independence is $191,736.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Independence?

Income or Wage Gap in Independence is 49.6%.Women in Independence earn 50.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Independence?

Inequality or Gini Index in Independence is 0.47.

Q: What is the Total Population of Independence?

Total Population of Independence is 3,718.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Independence?

Total Male Population of Independence is 1,946.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Independence?

Total Female Population of Independence is 1,772.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Independence?

There are 109.82 Males per 100 Females in Independence.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Independence?

There are 91.06 Females per 100 Males in Independence.

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Map Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Independence Map

Independence Overview

$86,887

PER CAPITA INCOME

$216,328

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$191,736

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

49.6%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

50.4¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.47

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

3,718

TOTAL POPULATION

1,946

MALE POPULATION

1,772

FEMALE POPULATION

109.82

MALES / 100 FEMALES

91.06

FEMALES / 100 MALES

41.9

MEDIAN AGE

3.3

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.1

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

1,808

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

66.3%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Income in Independence

Income Overview in Independence

Per Capita Income in Independence is $86,887, while median incomes of families and households are $216,328 and $191,736 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	3,718	$86,887
Median Family Income	1,055	$216,328
Mean Family Income	1,055	$264,441
Median Household Income	1,196	$191,736
Mean Household Income	1,196	$266,059
Income Deficit	1,055	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	3,718	49.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	3,718	50.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	3,718	0.47

Earnings by Sex in Independence

Average Earnings in Independence are $83,038, $115,843 for men and $58,431 for women, a difference of 49.6%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,021 (52.3%)	$115,843
Female	930 (47.7%)	$58,431
Total	1,951 (100.0%)	$83,038

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Independence

The most common earnings brackets in Independence are $100,000+ for men (580 | 56.8%) and $100,000+ for women (243 | 26.1%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	40 (3.9%)	38 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999	28 (2.7%)	50 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	58 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	11 (1.1%)	36 (3.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999	26 (2.5%)	56 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999	13 (1.3%)	54 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999	29 (2.8%)	39 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999	69 (6.8%)	31 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	67 (6.6%)	111 (11.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999	100 (9.8%)	112 (12.0%)
$100,000+	580 (56.8%)	243 (26.1%)
Total	1,021 (100.0%)	930 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Independence

Average earnings in Independence are $128,816 for men and $59,608 for women, a difference of 53.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $231,083, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $184,118. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,353, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $41,083.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	$184,118	$59,732
Graduate Degree	$231,083	$72,353
Total	$128,816	$59,608

Family Income in Independence

Family Income Brackets in Independence

According to the Independence family income data, there are 560 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 53.1% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	16	1.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	16	1.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	74	7.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	75	7.1%
$75,000 to $99,999	121	11.5%
$100,000 to $149,999	54	5.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	139	13.2%
$200,000+	560	53.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Independence

3-person families (72 | 6.8%) account for the highest median family income in Independence with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (72 | 6.8%) have the highest median income of $83,334 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	460 (43.6%)	$160,156
3-Person Families	72 (6.8%)	$250,001
4-Person Families	364 (34.5%)	$250,001
5-Person Families	92 (8.7%)	$250,001
6-Person Families	67 (6.4%)	$214,427
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	1,055 (100.0%)	$216,328

Family Income by Number of Earners in Independence

The median family income in Independence is $216,328, with families comprising 2 earners (516) having the highest median family income of $250,001, while families with no earners (166) have the lowest median family income of $80,833, accounting for 48.9% and 15.7% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	166 (15.7%)	$80,833
1 Earner	214 (20.3%)	$169,405
2 Earners	516 (48.9%)	$250,001
3+ Earners	159 (15.1%)	$250,001
Total	1,055 (100.0%)	$216,328

Household Income in Independence

Household Income Brackets in Independence

With 575 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Independence, accounting for 48.1% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	47	3.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	28	2.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	74	6.2%
$50,000 to $74,999	115	9.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	121	10.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	97	8.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	139	11.6%
$200,000+	575	48.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Independence

The median household income in Independence is $191,736, with the highest median household income of $250,001 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 242 households (20.2%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	242 (20.2%)	$250,001
45 to 64 Years	548 (45.8%)	$250,001
65+ Years	406 (34.0%)	$83,750
Total	1,196 (100.0%)	$191,736

Poverty in Independence

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Independence

With 0.3% poverty level for males and 0.4% for females among the residents of Independence, 25 to 34 year old males and 45 to 54 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (8.0%) and 8 females (3.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	6 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	6 (0.3%)	8 (0.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Independence

According to the poverty statistics in Independence, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	106 (100.0%)	162 (100.0%)
5 Years	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	345 (100.0%)	149 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	50 (100.0%)	81 (100.0%)
15 Years	66 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	65 (100.0%)	14 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	64 (100.0%)	88 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	69 (92.0%)	99 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	253 (100.0%)	263 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	235 (100.0%)	232 (96.7%)
55 to 64 Years	331 (100.0%)	320 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	216 (100.0%)	239 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	108 (100.0%)	117 (100.0%)
Total	1,940 (99.7%)	1,764 (99.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Independence

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	481 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	382 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	964 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Independence

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Independence

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Race in Independence

The most populous races in Independence are White / Caucasian (3,450 | 92.8%), Two or more Races (158 | 4.3%), and Black / African American (88 | 2.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	22	0.6%
Black / African American	88	2.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	41	1.1%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	3,450	92.8%
Two or more Races	158	4.3%
Some other Race	0	0.0%
Total	3,718	100.0%

Ancestry in Independence

The most populous ancestries reported in Independence are German (1,362 | 36.6%), Norwegian (421 | 11.3%), Swedish (377 | 10.1%), European (304 | 8.2%), and English (228 | 6.1%), together accounting for 72.4% of all Independence residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	88	2.4%
Austrian	11	0.3%
Brazilian	12	0.3%
Burmese	15	0.4%
Chippewa	16	0.4%
Czech	23	0.6%
Danish	69	1.9%
Dutch	60	1.6%
Eastern European	10	0.3%
English	228	6.1%
European	304	8.2%
Finnish	32	0.9%
French	190	5.1%
French Canadian	11	0.3%
German	1,362	36.6%
Ghanaian	61	1.6%
Greek	24	0.6%
Irish	228	6.1%
Italian	100	2.7%
Lithuanian	15	0.4%
Mexican	41	1.1%
Norwegian	421	11.3%
Polish	131	3.5%
Romanian	15	0.4%
Russian	9	0.2%
Scandinavian	136	3.7%
Scotch-Irish	19	0.5%
Scottish	80	2.1%
Serbian	15	0.4%
Sioux	25	0.7%
Sri Lankan	7	0.2%
Subsaharan African	61	1.6%
Swedish	377	10.1%
Swiss	9	0.2%
Ukrainian	20	0.5%
Welsh	59	1.6%
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Immigrants in Independence

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Independence came from Canada (39 | 1.1%), Asia (22 | 0.6%), South Eastern Asia (22 | 0.6%), Vietnam (22 | 0.6%), and Africa (18 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.3% of all Independence residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Africa	18	0.5%
Asia	22	0.6%
Brazil	12	0.3%
Canada	39	1.1%
England	15	0.4%
Europe	15	0.4%
Ghana	18	0.5%
Latin America	12	0.3%
Northern Europe	15	0.4%
South America	12	0.3%
South Eastern Asia	22	0.6%
Vietnam	22	0.6%
Western Africa	18	0.5%
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Sex and Age in Independence

The most populous age groups in Independence are 5 to 9 Years (246 | 12.6%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (256 | 14.4%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	106 (5.4%)	162 (9.1%)
5 to 9 Years	246 (12.6%)	93 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years	181 (9.3%)	137 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years	131 (6.7%)	61 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years	64 (3.3%)	41 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Years	41 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	34 (1.8%)	99 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years	217 (11.2%)	178 (10.1%)
40 to 44 Years	36 (1.8%)	85 (4.8%)
45 to 49 Years	129 (6.6%)	114 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years	106 (5.4%)	126 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years	142 (7.3%)	256 (14.4%)
60 to 64 Years	189 (9.7%)	64 (3.6%)
65 to 69 Years	131 (6.7%)	154 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years	85 (4.4%)	85 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years	48 (2.5%)	80 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years	28 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	32 (1.6%)	37 (2.1%)
Total	1,946 (100.0%)	1,772 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Independence

Median Family Size in Independence

The median family size in Independence is 3.33 persons per family, with single male/father families (13 | 1.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.31 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (964 | 91.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.30 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	964 (91.4%)	3.30
Single Male/Father	13 (1.2%)	4.31
Single Female/Mother	78 (7.4%)	3.62
Total Families	1,055 (100.0%)	3.33

Median Household Size in Independence

The median household size in Independence is 3.08 persons per household, with single male/father households (13 | 1.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.31 persons per household. non-family households (141 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	964 (80.6%)	3.30
Single Male/Father	13 (1.1%)	4.31
Single Female/Mother	78 (6.5%)	3.62
Non-family	141 (11.8%)	1.20
Total Households	1,196 (100.0%)	3.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Independence

Out of a total of 1,196 households in Independence, 1,055 (88.2%) are family households, while 141 (11.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 460, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 113.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	113 (9.5%)
2-Person Households	460 (38.5%)	28 (2.3%)
3-Person Households	72 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	364 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	92 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	67 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,055 (88.2%)	141 (11.8%)

Female Fertility in Independence

Fertility by Age in Independence

Average fertility rate in Independence is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 121.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 53.1% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	17 (53.1%)	121.0
35 to 50 years	15 (46.9%)	38.0
Total	32 (100.0%)	54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Independence

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Independence

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Independence

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	15 (46.9%)	1,000.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	17 (53.1%)	97.0
Total	32 (100.0%)	54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Independence

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Independence

Employment by Class of Employer in Independence

Among the 1,789 employed individuals in Independence, private company employees (1,133 | 63.3%), self-employed (incorporated) (224 | 12.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (141 | 7.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,133	63.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	224	12.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	141	7.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations	128	7.1%
Local Government Employees	112	6.3%
State Government Employees	34	1.9%
Federal Government Employees	17	0.9%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,789	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Independence

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	32 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	71 (67.6%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	107 (80.5%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	424 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	342 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	335 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	181 (71.5%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	214 (47.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	60 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,808 (66.3%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Independence

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	60 (67.4%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	115 (63.9%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	302 (80.1%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	954 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,429 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Independence

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Independence are Management (424 | 23.5%), Business & Financial (179 | 9.9%), Community & Social Service (156 | 8.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (116 | 6.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (111 | 6.1%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Independence, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Management (68.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.6%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (72.2%), and Business & Financial (71.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	292 (68.9%)	132 (31.1%)
Business & Financial	52 (29.0%)	127 (71.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	76 (65.5%)	40 (34.5%)
Computers & Mathematics	53 (57.0%)	40 (43.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	51 (32.7%)	105 (67.3%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	19 (22.4%)	66 (77.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	15 (27.8%)	39 (72.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	57 (51.3%)	54 (48.6%)
Health Technologists	57 (51.3%)	54 (48.6%)
Total (Category)	528 (53.5%)	458 (46.5%)
Total (Overall)	978 (54.1%)	829 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Independence are Cleaning & Maintenance (55 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (51 | 2.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (36 | 2.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (36 | 2.0%), and Personal Care & Service (16 | 0.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Independence, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (29.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (19.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	51 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	36 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	15 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	7 (19.4%)	29 (80.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	16 (29.1%)	39 (70.9%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	23 (14.6%)	135 (85.4%)
Total (Overall)	978 (54.1%)	829 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Independence are Sales & Related (251 | 13.9%), and Office & Administration (178 | 9.9%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	220 (87.6%)	31 (12.3%)
Office & Administration	30 (16.9%)	148 (83.2%)
Total (Category)	250 (58.3%)	179 (41.7%)
Total (Overall)	978 (54.1%)	829 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Independence are Construction & Extraction (87 | 4.8%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (18 | 1.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 0.9%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	18 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction	75 (86.2%)	12 (13.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	92 (75.4%)	30 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)	978 (54.1%)	829 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Independence are Production (83 | 4.6%), Transportation (17 | 0.9%), and Material Moving (12 | 0.7%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	68 (81.9%)	15 (18.1%)
Transportation	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	85 (75.9%)	27 (24.1%)
Total (Overall)	978 (54.1%)	829 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Independence

Employment Industries in Independence

Employment Industries by Sex in Independence

The Independence industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Construction (82.6%), and Manufacturing (78.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	34 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	133 (82.6%)	28 (17.4%)
Manufacturing	328 (78.8%)	88 (21.1%)
Wholesale Trade	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	49 (33.6%)	97 (66.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing	34 (33.0%)	69 (67.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	12 (100.0%)
Information	43 (48.9%)	45 (51.1%)
Finance & Insurance	72 (72.7%)	27 (27.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	36 (70.6%)	15 (29.4%)
Professional & Scientific	78 (45.1%)	95 (54.9%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	12 (23.5%)	39 (76.5%)
Educational Services	53 (39.3%)	82 (60.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	70 (53.0%)	62 (47.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	37 (56.1%)	29 (43.9%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	45 (100.0%)
Total	978 (54.1%)	829 (45.9%)

Education in Independence

School Enrollment in Independence

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,009 students in Independence are elementary school (276 | 27.4%), middle school (251 | 24.9%), and high school (191 | 18.9%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	100	9.9%
Kindergarten	116	11.5%
Elementary School	276	27.4%
Middle School	251	24.9%
High School	191	18.9%
College / Undergraduate	34	3.4%
Graduate / Professional	41	4.1%
Total	1,009	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Independence

Out of a total of 1,009 students who are enrolled in schools in Independence, 347 (34.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 662 (65.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 100 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 35 years and over has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	100 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	241 (71.1%)	98 (28.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	270 (84.9%)	48 (15.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	94 (64.8%)	51 (35.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	32 (68.1%)	15 (31.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	16 (100.0%)
35 Years and over	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	662 (65.6%)	347 (34.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Independence

Business (525 | 32.4%), education (135 | 8.3%), arts & humanities (121 | 7.5%), science & technology (116 | 7.2%), and social sciences (115 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 1,619 individuals in Independence who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	82	5.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	76	4.7%
Physical & Health Sciences	44	2.7%
Psychology	63	3.9%
Social Sciences	115	7.1%
Engineering	106	6.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	116	7.2%
Business	525	32.4%
Education	135	8.3%
Literature & Languages	95	5.9%
Liberal Arts & History	63	3.9%
Visual & Performing Arts	44	2.7%
Communications	34	2.1%
Arts & Humanities	121	7.5%
Total	1,619	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Independence

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Independence

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Independence are males with 2 vehicles (446, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (323, making up 54.6%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	40 (4.2%)	23 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle	15 (1.5%)	67 (8.2%)
2 Vehicles	446 (46.2%)	323 (39.5%)
3 Vehicles	172 (17.8%)	216 (26.4%)
4 Vehicles	210 (21.8%)	128 (15.7%)
5 or more Vehicles	82 (8.5%)	60 (7.3%)
Total	965 (100.0%)	817 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Independence

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Independence are 20 to 24 minutes (242 commuters, 18.4%), 15 to 19 minutes (177 commuters, 13.5%), and 25 to 29 minutes (167 commuters, 12.7%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	16	1.2%
5 to 9 Minutes	105	8.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	92	7.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	177	13.5%
20 to 24 Minutes	242	18.4%
25 to 29 Minutes	167	12.7%
30 to 34 Minutes	161	12.2%
35 to 39 Minutes	122	9.3%
40 to 44 Minutes	73	5.6%
45 to 59 Minutes	147	11.2%
60 to 89 Minutes	13	1.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Independence

The most common commute times in Independence are 20 to 24 minutes (141 commuters, 18.9%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (101 commuters, 17.8%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes	54 (7.2%)	51 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	24 (3.2%)	68 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	117 (15.7%)	60 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes	141 (18.9%)	101 (17.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes	126 (16.9%)	41 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes	89 (11.9%)	72 (12.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	88 (11.8%)	34 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	42 (5.6%)	31 (5.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes	53 (7.1%)	94 (16.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Independence

The most frequent times of departure to work in Independence are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (163, 21.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (129, 22.7%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	13 (1.7%)	31 (5.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	30 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	45 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	115 (15.4%)	32 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	102 (13.7%)	129 (22.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	97 (13.0%)	110 (19.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	163 (21.8%)	80 (14.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	87 (11.7%)	55 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	16 (2.1%)	67 (11.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	13 (1.7%)	15 (2.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	50 (6.7%)	15 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)
Total	747 (100.0%)	568 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Independence

Occupancy by Ownership in Independence

Of the total 1,196 dwellings in Independence, owner-occupied units account for 1,155 (96.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 41 (3.4%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,155	96.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	41	3.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,196	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Independence

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	113	9.5%
2-Person Household	488	40.8%
3-Person Household	72	6.0%
4+ Person Household	523	43.7%
Total Housing Units	1,196	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Independence

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	98 (86.7%)	15 (13.3%)
2-Person Household	475 (97.3%)	13 (2.7%)
3-Person Household	59 (81.9%)	13 (18.1%)
4+ Person Household	523 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units	1,155 (96.6%)	41 (3.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Independence

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	185 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College/Associate Degree	181 (87.4%)	26 (12.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	753 (98.1%)	15 (1.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Independence

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	33	2.8%
35 to 44 Years	209	17.5%
45 to 54 Years	198	16.6%
55 to 64 Years	350	29.3%
65 to 74 Years	268	22.4%
75 to 84 Years	105	8.8%
85 Years and Over	33	2.8%
Total	1,196	100.0%

Housing Finances in Independence

Median Income by Occupancy in Independence

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,155 (96.6%)	$194,479
Renter-Occupied	41 (3.4%)	$121,442
Average	1,196 (100.0%)	$191,736

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Independence

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	31 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	16 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	28 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	74 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	102 (8.8%)	13 (31.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	121 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	69 (6.0%)	28 (68.3%)
$150,000 or more	714 (61.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,155 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Independence

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	13 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	122 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	68 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	76 (6.6%)	26 (63.4%)
$1,500 to $1,999	123 (10.6%)	15 (36.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499	97 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	116 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	540 (46.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,155 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Independence

Housing Structures in Independence

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,167	97.6%
Single Unit, Attached	16	1.3%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	13	1.1%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	1,196	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Independence

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	1,139 (97.6%)	28 (2.4%)
Single Unit, Attached	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	13 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,155 (96.6%)	41 (3.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Independence

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms	95 (8.2%)	41 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms	306 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms	754 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,155 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Independence

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	808 (70.0%)	28 (68.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	166 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	131 (11.3%)	13 (31.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	23 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	16 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,155 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Independence

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	40 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	101 (8.7%)	15 (36.6%)
2 Vehicles	525 (45.5%)	26 (63.4%)
3 or more Vehicles	489 (42.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,155 (100.0%)	41 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Independence

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Independence

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	312	843
Median Property Value	$468,700	$794,600
Median Household Income	$97,981	$592
Monthly Housing Costs	$922	$540
Real Estate Taxes	$5,496	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Independence

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	41 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	146 (46.8%)	190 (22.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	57 (18.3%)	173 (20.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999	52 (16.7%)	328 (38.9%)
$1,000,000 or more	16 (5.1%)	152 (18.0%)
Total	312 (100.0%)	843 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Independence

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	12 (3.8%)	32 (3.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999	16 (5.1%)	16 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999	79 (25.3%)	58 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	55 (17.6%)	23 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	13 (4.2%)	66 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more	122 (39.1%)	56 (6.6%)
Total	312 (100.0%)	843 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Independence

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	48 (15.4%)	250,001 (29,656.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	61 (19.6%)	159 (18.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x	39 (12.5%)	278 (33.0%)
4.0x or more	164 (52.6%)	151 (17.9%)
Total	312 (100.0%)	843 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Independence

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	312 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	312 (100.0%)	843 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Independence

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Independence

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	300 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	802 (98.2%)	15 (1.8%)
19 to 25 Years	71 (67.6%)	34 (32.4%)
26 to 34 Years	174 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	500 (96.9%)	16 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years	467 (98.3%)	8 (1.7%)
55 to 64 Years	651 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	455 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	225 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3,645 (98.0%)	73 (2.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Independence

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	300 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	802 (98.2%)	15 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	71 (67.6%)	34 (32.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Independence

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	62 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999	239 (82.7%)	50 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	289 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	317 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	2,712 (99.5%)	15 (0.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Independence

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	26 (8.7%)	274 (91.3%)
6 to 18 Years	133 (16.3%)	703 (86.1%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	71 (67.6%)
25 to 34 Years	72 (41.4%)	130 (74.7%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	500 (96.9%)
45 to 54 Years	94 (19.8%)	373 (78.5%)
55 to 64 Years	52 (8.0%)	617 (94.8%)
65 to 74 Years	414 (91.0%)	269 (59.1%)
75 Years and over	225 (100.0%)	149 (66.2%)
Total	1,016 (27.3%)	3,086 (83.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Independence

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	44 (23.5%)
35 to 64 Years	24 (2.9%)	102 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years	25 (11.6%)	35 (14.6%)
75 Years and over	56 (51.8%)	62 (53.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Independence

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (5.6%)	12 (5.0%)
75 Years and over	33 (30.6%)	36 (30.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	11 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	44 (23.5%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years	12 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	11 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	24 (2.9%)	37 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (6.0%)	23 (9.6%)
75 Years and over	23 (21.3%)	10 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	13 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.6%)

Technology Access in Independence

Computing Device Access in Independence

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	1,069	89.4%
Smartphone	1,084	90.6%
Tablet	805	67.3%
No Computing Device	39	3.3%
Total	1,196	100.0%

Internet Access in Independence

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	13	1.1%
Broadband Home	987	82.5%
Cellular Data Only	58	4.9%
Satellite Internet	86	7.2%
No Internet	47	3.9%
Total	1,196	100.0%

Independence Summary

Independence is a city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,945 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

History

Independence was first settled in 1855 by a group of German immigrants. The town was originally called Germania, but was later changed to Independence in 1858. The town was officially incorporated in 1876.

In the late 19th century, Independence was a thriving agricultural community. The town was known for its dairy farms and its production of butter and cheese.

Geography

Independence is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, about 25 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land.

The city is located in the Big Woods region of Minnesota, which is characterized by rolling hills and dense forests. The city is also located near the St. Croix River, which forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Economy

Independence is a small city with a diverse economy. The city is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries.

The city is also home to several large employers, including the Hennepin County Medical Center, the University of Minnesota Medical Center, and the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 8,945 people, 3,541 households, and 2,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,092.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 2.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 4.2% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Independence is a small city located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The city has a rich history, and was first settled in 1855 by a group of German immigrants. The city has a diverse economy, and is home to a variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, and service industries. The population of the city is 8,945, and the median income for a household is $50,945. Independence is a vibrant city with a rich history and a diverse economy.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Independence?

Per Capita income in Independence is $86,887.

What is the Median Family Income in Independence?

Median Family Income in Independence is $216,328.

What is the Median Household income in Independence?

Median Household Income in Independence is $191,736.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Independence?

Income or Wage Gap in Independence is 49.6%.

Women in Independence earn 50.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Independence?

Inequality or Gini Index in Independence is 0.47.

What is the Total Population of Independence?

Total Population of Independence is 3,718.

What is the Total Male Population of Independence?

Total Male Population of Independence is 1,946.

What is the Total Female Population of Independence?

Total Female Population of Independence is 1,772.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Independence?

There are 109.82 Males per 100 Females in Independence.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Independence?

There are 91.06 Females per 100 Males in Independence.

What is the Median Population Age in Independence?

Median Population Age in Independence is 41.9 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Independence

Average Family Size in Independence is 3.3 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Independence

Average Household Size in Independence is 3.1 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Independence?

There are 1,808 People in the Labor Forcein in Independence.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Independence?

66.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Independence.