Independence is a city located in Polk County Oregon. Independence has a 2024 population of 10,335. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.86% annually and its population has increased by 3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,983 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence is $80,667 with a poverty rate of 10.02%. The median age in Independence is 29.7 years: 30.2 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,192 | 72.06% |
| Other race | 1,588 | 15.91% |
| Two or more races | 937 | 9.39% |
| Native American | 140 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,008 | 3.29 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 1,482 | 3.91 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 909 | 1.6 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 438 | 4.11 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
| Male | 179 | 4.77 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
3.85
Average Family Size
3.29
Average Household Size
59.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 330 | 5.99% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 3.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 837 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 308 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,450 | 26.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 324 | 5.88% |
| Some College | 2,045 | 37.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,461 | 3,280 | 832 |
| Hispanic | 1,795 | 1,337 | 238 |
| Other Race | 630 | 481 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 448 | 444 | 67 |
| Native American | 136 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 62 | 51 | 6 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 16 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,708 | $57,750 | $52,649 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,556 | $81,645 | $48,542 |
| High School Graduate | $44,007 | $45,726 | $41,303 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,111 | $32,222 | $14,069 |
| Overall | $45,763 | $50,836 | $39,949 |
| Some College | $50,128 | $57,647 | $38,856 |
$45,763
Average Earnings
$50,836
Average Male
$39,949
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.25% of Independence residents speak only English, while 23.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,486 | 646 | 11.78% |
| Hispanic | 3,809 | 304 | 7.98% |
| Multiple | 937 | 39 | 4.16% |
| Native | 140 | 4 | 2.86% |
10.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.2%
Male Poverty Rate
10.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is White, with 11.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is Native, with 2.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.23% |
| High School | 15.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.59% |
| Some College | 3.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.59% |
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Employed | 2.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,924 | $88,202 |
| Households | $73,361 | $80,667 |
| Married Families | $88,300 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,425 | $48,508 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
640
Number of Veterans
586
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 225 |
| Vietnam | 185 |
| First Gulf War | 127 |
| Korea | 59 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 170 |
| 65 to 74 | 166 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 75+ | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 591 | 10.86% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 1.79% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 4.97% |
| Other Race | 21 | 1.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
69%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.07%
Born in Independence
90.02%
Native Born
9.98%
Foreign Born
7.52%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
90.02% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 52.07% having been born in Oregon. 7.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,775 | 88 | 0.82% |
| 2028 | 10,687 | 88 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 10,599 | 88 | 0.84% |
| 2026 | 10,511 | 88 | 0.84% |
| 2025 | 10,423 | 88 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 10,335 | 88 | 0.86% |
| 2023 | 10,247 | 5 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 10,242 | 73 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 10,169 | 186 | 1.86% |
| 2020 | 9,983 | -267 | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 10,250 | 155 | 1.54% |
| 2018 | 10,095 | 57 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 10,038 | 420 | 4.37% |
| 2016 | 9,618 | 422 | 4.59% |
| 2015 | 9,196 | 473 | 5.42% |
| 2014 | 8,723 | 76 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 8,647 | -5 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 8,652 | 29 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 8,623 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2010 | 8,616 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,035 | 1,610 | 36.38% |
| 1990 | 4,425 | 401 | 9.97% |
| 1980 | 4,024 | 1,430 | 55.13% |
| 1970 | 2,594 | 664 | 34.4% |
| 1960 | 1,930 | -57 | -2.87% |
| 1950 | 1,987 | 615 | 44.83% |
| 1940 | 1,372 | 124 | 9.94% |
| 1930 | 1,248 | 105 | 9.19% |
| 1920 | 1,143 | -17 | -1.47% |
| 1910 | 1,160 | 251 | 27.61% |
| 1900 | 909 | 218 | 31.55% |
| 1880 | 691 | -10,084 | -93.59% |