Independence, OR Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Oregon had a population of 9,828 in 2020. It was 56.7% White, 0.6% Black, 0.8% Asian, 34.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 6.0% 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 426 places in Oregon, Independence is the 69th 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

5,572 residents of Independence identify as White, or 56.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence less than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Independence is ranked #389 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is less White than neighboring Monmouth (69.3% White), Rickreall (90.8% White), Eola (85% White), Dallas (82.3% White), and Salem (63.5% White).

Independence's Black Population

61 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 Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Independence is ranked #100 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Rickreall (0% Black), Eola (0% Black), and Dallas (0.3% Black). Independence is less Black than neighboring Monmouth (1.1% Black), and Salem (1.6% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

83 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Independence is ranked #208 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Rickreall (0% Asian), and Eola (0% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Monmouth (2.6% Asian), Dallas (1% Asian), and Salem (3.1% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

3,388 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 34.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Independence is ranked #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Monmouth (18.7% Hispanic), Rickreall (2.6% Hispanic), Eola (6.7% Hispanic), Dallas (7.9% Hispanic), and Salem (23.5% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Independence is ranked #267 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eola (0% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monmouth (2.1% Native American/Other), Dallas (2.5% Native American/Other), and Salem (2.8% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

592 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 6.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Independence is ranked #194 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Rickreall (5.3% Multiracial), Dallas (5.8% Multiracial), and Salem (5.5% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Monmouth (6.2% Multiracial), and Eola (8.3% Multiracial).

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