Independence, OH Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Ohio had a population of 7,584 in 2020. It was 91.0% White, 0.8% Black, 2.9% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.4% 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 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is the 223rd 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

6,902 residents of Independence identify as White, or 91.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is ranked #661 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Seven Hills (89.2% White), Brooklyn Heights (88.9% White), Garfield Heights (35.3% White), and Cuyahoga Heights (84.8% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Valley View (93.5% White).

Independence's Black Population

58 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is ranked #597 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Valley View (0.4% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Seven Hills (1.9% Black), Brooklyn Heights (1.6% Black), Garfield Heights (55.8% Black), and Cuyahoga Heights (1.4% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

217 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is ranked #108 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Valley View (1.3% Asian), Brooklyn Heights (2.4% Asian), Garfield Heights (0.9% Asian), and Cuyahoga Heights (2.6% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Seven Hills (3% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

150 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 Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is ranked #616 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Valley View (1.7% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Seven Hills (2.8% Hispanic), Brooklyn Heights (4.3% Hispanic), Garfield Heights (3.9% Hispanic), and Cuyahoga Heights (4.7% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

29 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 Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is ranked #601 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklyn Heights (0.3% Native American/Other), and Cuyahoga Heights (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Valley View (0.5% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

228 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 Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Independence is ranked #919 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Valley View (2.6% Multiracial), Seven Hills (2.6% Multiracial), and Brooklyn Heights (2.4% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Garfield Heights (3.7% Multiracial), and Cuyahoga Heights (6.5% Multiracial).

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