Independence, MN Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,392	3,497	91.8%	93.1%
Multiracial	152	112	4.1%	3.0%
Hispanic	76	74	2.1%	2.0%
Asian	38	38	1.0%	1.0%
Black	36	14	1.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.5%

Independence, Minnesota has an estimated population of 3,694, a slight decrease from the 3,755 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 1.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 13.1% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 188th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

3,392 residents of Independence, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Independence ranks 235th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 93.1% to 91.8%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Maple Plain (91.4% White), Rockford (88.2% White), and Greenfield (90% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Loretto (93.9% White), and Minnetrista (92% White).

Independence's Black Population

36 residents of Independence, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Rockford (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Maple Plain (1.3% Black), Loretto (4.5% Black), and Greenfield (3.5% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

38 residents of Independence, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Loretto (0.1% Asian), and Greenfield (0.4% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Maple Plain (1.4% Asian), Rockford (4.2% Asian), and Minnetrista (1.6% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

76 residents of Independence, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 601st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Loretto (1.1% Hispanic), and Minnetrista (0.8% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Maple Plain (3.8% Hispanic), Rockford (3.8% Hispanic), and Greenfield (2.3% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 533rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 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 decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Plain (0.3% Native American/Other), Loretto (0.4% Native American/Other), Rockford (0.8% Native American/Other), Greenfield (1.8% Native American/Other), and Minnetrista (1.3% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

152 residents of Independence, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 567th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.1%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Plain (1.9% Multiracial), Loretto (0% Multiracial), Rockford (3% Multiracial), Greenfield (1.9% Multiracial), and Minnetrista (3.3% 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.