Independence

County:: Buchanan County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 6.028
State:: Iowa

Independence is a city located in Buchanan County, Iowa. Independence has a 2025 population of 6,254. It is also the county seat of Buchanan County. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.53% annually and its population has increased by 2.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,089 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $82,527 with a poverty rate of 8.55%.The median age in Independence is 41.2 years: 39 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 95.41% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	5,867	95.41%
Two or more races	144	2.34%
Black or African American	101	1.64%
Asian	34	0.55%
Other race	3	0.05%

Independence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $43,955. Household income levels show a median of $72,250. The poverty rate stands at 8.55%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$103,547	-
Families	$91,473	$98,087
Households	$72,250	$82,527
Non Families	$34,554	$55,760

$43,955

Average Income

$72,250

Median Household Income

8.55%

Poverty Rate