Independence, IA Demographics
A map of Independence's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,670 | 93.5% |
Multiracial | 167 | 2.8% |
Hispanic | 138 | 2.3% |
Asian | 38 | 0.6% |
Black | 36 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 15 | 0.2% |
Independence, Iowa had a population of 6,064 in 2020. It was 93.5% White, 0.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is the 65th most populous. 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's White Population
5,670 residents of Independence identify as White, or 93.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence slightly larger than the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is ranked #445 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more White than neighboring Hazleton (92.4% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Rowley (96.7% White), Quasqueton (96% White), Jesup (95.6% White), and Winthrop (94.9% White).
Independence's Black Population
36 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is ranked #316 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Black than neighboring Rowley (0% Black), Quasqueton (0% Black), Jesup (0.4% Black), and Winthrop (0% Black).
Independence's Asian Population
38 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is ranked #227 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Asian than neighboring Rowley (0% Asian), Hazleton (0% Asian), Quasqueton (0% Asian), Jesup (0.2% Asian), and Winthrop (0% Asian).
Independence's Hispanic Population
138 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is ranked #549 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Rowley (1.1% Hispanic), Quasqueton (0.9% Hispanic), Jesup (1.6% Hispanic), and Winthrop (1.2% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazleton (2.9% Hispanic).
Independence's Native American/Other Population
15 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is ranked #529 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rowley (0% Native American/Other), Quasqueton (0% Native American/Other), and Jesup (0.1% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazleton (0.4% Native American/Other).
Independence's Multiracial Population
167 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Independence is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Rowley (2.2% Multiracial), and Jesup (2.2% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Hazleton (3.6% Multiracial), Quasqueton (3.2% Multiracial), and Winthrop (3.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.