Independence, Minnesota
Independence: City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
About
Independence is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,504 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,786 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population : | 3,786 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Hennepin County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 763 |
| Area : | 89.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 978 feet / 298 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:30:09 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 42 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Independence is located at 45°1'31"N 93°42'27"W (45.0252400, -93.7074600).
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Official website of Independence
Demographics
The population of Independence increased by 7.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,504 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,573 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,629 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,662 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,690 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,728 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,749 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,775 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,804 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,803 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,786 | -0.45% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,117 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 39,881 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 38,238 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 39,880 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 87.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 53.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,605 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.7% |
City of Independence, Independence
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,497 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $603 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $838 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 15,278 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,733 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 464,081 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 353,924 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 717,231 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,870 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,769 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,931 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,450 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,334 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 797 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 656 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,529 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 244 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,984 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,874.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 21.28 |
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174862 | Crown College | Saint Bonifacius (MN) | 55375-9001 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Independence
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Plain Post Office | Maple Plain (MN) | 55359 |
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Other cities in Hennepin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Maple Grove | 72,881 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Eden Prairie | 64,894 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| West Co on Rapids | 62,528 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka | 55,370 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Edina | 52,477 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Minnetonka Mills | 50,117 | A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Saint Louis Park | 48,821 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Richfield | 36,237 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| Brooklyn Center | 30,253 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Champlin | 25,049 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Crystal | 22,581 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States |
| New Hope | 20,641 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest Minnesota cities
