Independence

County:: Kenton County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 17.738
State:: Kentucky

Independence is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Independence has a 2025 population of 29,983. Independence is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,783 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $109,917 with a poverty rate of 8.47%.The median age in Independence is 34.8 years: 34.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 93.54% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	27,148	93.54%
Two or more races	914	3.15%
Black or African American	501	1.73%
Asian	278	0.96%
Other race	157	0.54%
Native American	26	0.09%

Independence Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $54,470. Household income levels show a median of $98,653. The poverty rate stands at 8.47%.

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	$117,092	-
Families	$103,904	$118,428
Households	$98,653	$109,917
Non Families	$61,786	$73,798

$54,470

Average Income

$98,653

Median Household Income

8.47%

Poverty Rate