Independence, IA Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Iowa has an estimated population of 6,164, a slight increase from the 6,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Independence has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Independence, that probability was 12.4% in 2020 and 11.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 64th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Independence was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

5,794 residents of Independence, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Independence ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 93.5% to 94.0%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Hazleton (80.8% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Rowley (99.4% White), Quasqueton (96.3% White), Jesup (94.5% White), and Winthrop (97.2% White).

Independence's Black Population

82 residents of Independence, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown by an estimated 127.8%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Rowley (0% Black), Quasqueton (0% Black), Jesup (0.3% Black), and Winthrop (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Hazleton (1.5% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

27 residents of Independence, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 238th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Rowley (0% Asian), Jesup (0% Asian), and Winthrop (0% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Hazleton (0.6% Asian), and Quasqueton (0.9% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

117 residents of Independence, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 561st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowley (0% Hispanic), and Winthrop (1.4% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazleton (2.1% Hispanic), Quasqueton (2.3% Hispanic), and Jesup (3.7% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Independence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 531st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazleton (0.7% Native American/Other), Jesup (0.1% Native American/Other), and Winthrop (0.1% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Independence, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 484th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 2.8% to 2.3%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Rowley (0.6% Multiracial), Quasqueton (0.6% Multiracial), Jesup (1.3% Multiracial), and Winthrop (1.3% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazleton (14.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.