Independence, KY Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Kentucky had a population of 28,676 in 2020. It was 88.7% White, 2.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is the 13th 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

25,432 residents of Independence identify as White, or 88.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is ranked #326 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Elsmere (74.8% White), Erlanger (84.1% White), and Crestview Hills (88.2% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Edgewood (92.6% White), and Taylor Mill (90% White).

Independence's Black Population

621 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence slightly less than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is ranked #233 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (0.6% Black), and Taylor Mill (1.8% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Elsmere (6.1% Black), Erlanger (3.5% Black), and Crestview Hills (4.6% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

271 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is ranked #149 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is less Asian than neighboring Edgewood (1.3% Asian), Elsmere (1% Asian), Erlanger (1.4% Asian), Crestview Hills (1.4% Asian), and Taylor Mill (1.6% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

928 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is ranked #185 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (2.1% Hispanic), Crestview Hills (2.5% Hispanic), and Taylor Mill (2.3% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Elsmere (10.7% Hispanic), and Erlanger (4.7% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

117 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is ranked #275 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0.2% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elsmere (0.9% Native American/Other), Erlanger (1% Native American/Other), and Taylor Mill (0.6% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

1,307 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Independence is ranked #163 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (3.1% Multiracial), Crestview Hills (2.9% Multiracial), and Taylor Mill (3.7% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Elsmere (6.5% Multiracial), and Erlanger (5.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.