Independence, KY Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	26,855	25,432	91.4%	88.7%
Multiracial	975	1,307	3.3%	4.6%
Hispanic	736	928	2.5%	3.2%
Black	428	621	1.5%	2.2%
Asian	294	271	1.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	104	117	0.4%	0.4%

Independence, Kentucky has an estimated population of 29,392, a slight increase from the 28,676 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.5% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.4% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky 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 21.0% in 2020 and 16.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 12th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

26,855 residents of Independence, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Independence ranks 327th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 88.7% to 91.4%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Elsmere (80.1% White), Erlanger (81.3% White), and Crestview Hills (86.1% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Edgewood (95.7% White), and Taylor Mill (95.5% White).

Independence's Black Population

428 residents of Independence, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (0.4% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Elsmere (3.3% Black), Erlanger (6% Black), Crestview Hills (6.8% Black), and Taylor Mill (1.9% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

294 residents of Independence, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Taylor Mill (0.2% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (1.9% Asian), Elsmere (2.7% Asian), Erlanger (1.3% Asian), and Crestview Hills (1.8% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

736 residents of Independence, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.5%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (0.5% Hispanic), and Taylor Mill (1.6% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Elsmere (6.3% Hispanic), Erlanger (4.8% Hispanic), and Crestview Hills (4.3% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

104 residents of Independence, or 0.4% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 297th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0% Native American/Other), Crestview Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Taylor Mill (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Erlanger (1.1% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

975 residents of Independence, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 174th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.3%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (1.4% Multiracial), Crestview Hills (0.9% Multiracial), and Taylor Mill (0.9% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Elsmere (7.3% Multiracial), and Erlanger (5.5% 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.