Independence

County:: Buchanan County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 6.028
State:: Iowa

Independence is a city located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Independence has a 2025 population of 6,254. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,089 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $82,527 with a poverty rate of 8.55%. The median age in Independence is 41.2 years: 39 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 95.41% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	5,867	95.41%
Two or more races	144	2.34%
Black or African American	101	1.64%
Asian	34	0.55%
Other race	3	0.05%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Independence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $43,955. Household income levels show a median of $72,250. The poverty rate stands at 8.55%.

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	$103,547	-
Families	$91,473	$98,087
Households	$72,250	$82,527
Non Families	$34,554	$55,760

$43,955

Average Income

$72,250

Median Household Income

8.55%

Poverty Rate