Independence, OR Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,412	5,572	53.1%	56.7%
Hispanic	3,927	3,388	38.5%	34.5%
Multiracial	662	592	6.5%	6.0%
Asian	114	83	1.1%	0.8%
Black	57	61	0.6%	0.6%
Native American/Other	27	132	0.3%	1.3%

Independence, Oregon has an estimated population of 10,199, an increase from the 9,828 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 38.5% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% Black, and 0.3% 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 more diverse than Oregon 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 55.6% in 2020 and 56.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Independence is ranked the 65th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Independence's White Population

5,412 residents of Independence, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Independence is significantly lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Independence ranks 389th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 56.7% to 53.1%.

Independence is more White than neighboring Eola (0% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Monmouth (70.2% White), Rickreall (100% White), Dallas (78.4% White), and Salem (61.3% White).

Independence's Black Population

57 residents of Independence, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Independence ranks 107th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Black population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Black residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Rickreall (0% Black), and Eola (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Monmouth (1.2% Black), Dallas (1.4% Black), and Salem (1.6% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

114 residents of Independence, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Independence is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Independence ranks 208th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. Asian residents' share of Independence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Rickreall (0% Asian), Eola (0% Asian), and Dallas (0.2% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Monmouth (1.8% Asian), and Salem (3.6% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

3,927 residents of Independence, or 38.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Independence is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Independence ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 34.5% to 38.5%.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Monmouth (19.9% Hispanic), Rickreall (0% Hispanic), Eola (0% Hispanic), Dallas (11% Hispanic), and Salem (25.4% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Independence, or 0.3% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Independence ranks 268th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Independence's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rickreall (0% Native American/Other), and Eola (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monmouth (1.6% Native American/Other), Dallas (3.2% Native American/Other), and Salem (2.6% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

662 residents of Independence, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Independence is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Independence ranks 196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Independence's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Independence's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.5%.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Monmouth (5.3% Multiracial), Rickreall (0% Multiracial), Eola (0% Multiracial), Dallas (5.8% Multiracial), and Salem (5.6% 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.