Independence, OH Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,958	6,902	92.4%	91.0%
Multiracial	235	228	3.1%	3.0%
Black	135	58	1.8%	0.8%
Asian	108	217	1.4%	2.9%
Hispanic	98	150	1.3%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	29	0.0%	0.4%

Independence, Ohio has an estimated population of 7,534, a less than 1% change from the 7,584 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.4% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 17.0% in 2020 and 14.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 228th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 223rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

6,958 residents of Independence, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Independence ranks 668th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 91.0% to 92.4%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Valley View (90.2% White), Seven Hills (86.1% White), Brooklyn Heights (91.1% White), and Garfield Heights (29.4% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Cuyahoga Heights (96.7% White).

Independence's Black Population

135 residents of Independence, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 630th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has grown by an estimated 132.8%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Valley View (0% Black), Brooklyn Heights (1.2% Black), and Cuyahoga Heights (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Seven Hills (2.4% Black), and Garfield Heights (57.2% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

108 residents of Independence, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.2%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.4%.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Valley View (0.5% Asian), Brooklyn Heights (0.8% Asian), Garfield Heights (0.1% Asian), and Cuyahoga Heights (1% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Seven Hills (5.4% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

98 residents of Independence, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 646th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Valley View (0.7% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Seven Hills (4.1% Hispanic), Brooklyn Heights (2.3% Hispanic), Garfield Heights (6.8% Hispanic), and Cuyahoga Heights (1.7% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 706th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 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 Valley View (0.4% Native American/Other), and Garfield Heights (2.4% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

235 residents of Independence, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 923rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Seven Hills (1.9% Multiracial), and Cuyahoga Heights (0.5% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Valley View (8.3% Multiracial), Brooklyn Heights (4.6% Multiracial), and Garfield Heights (4.1% 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.