Independence, MN Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Minnesota had a population of 3,755 in 2020. It was 93.1% White, 0.4% Black, 1.0% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is the 185th 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

3,497 residents of Independence identify as White, or 93.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is ranked #235 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Maple Plain (88.2% White), Rockford (86.7% White), Greenfield (92.2% White), and Minnetrista (91.2% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Loretto (94.6% White).

Independence's Black Population

14 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is ranked #434 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Loretto (0% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Maple Plain (1.3% Black), Rockford (1.6% Black), Greenfield (0.8% Black), and Minnetrista (0.6% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

38 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is ranked #247 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Loretto (0.3% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Maple Plain (1.3% Asian), Rockford (1.4% Asian), and Minnetrista (1.5% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is ranked #592 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Greenfield (1.3% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Maple Plain (4.9% Hispanic), Loretto (2.3% Hispanic), Rockford (5.2% Hispanic), and Minnetrista (2.4% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is ranked #521 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockford (0.3% Native American/Other), Greenfield (0.4% Native American/Other), and Minnetrista (0.4% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Independence is ranked #554 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Loretto (2.3% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Maple Plain (4% Multiracial), Rockford (4.7% Multiracial), Greenfield (4.2% Multiracial), and Minnetrista (3.9% Multiracial).

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