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Independence

County:
Cuyahoga County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
9.526
State:
Ohio

Independence is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Independence has a 2025 population of 7,501 . Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,585 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $146,659 with a poverty rate of 1.81%. The median age in Independence is 48.7 years: 49.1 years for males, and 48.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.7 males.

7.5K
Total Population
787
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.23%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 90.18% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (90.18%)

Two or more races (5.28%)

Asian (2.15%)

Black or African American (1.29%)

Other race (1.11%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White6,80290.18%
Two or more races3985.28%
Asian1622.15%
Black or African American971.29%
Other race841.11%

Independence Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $68,587. Household income levels show a median of $114,049. The poverty rate stands at 1.81%.

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$154,563-
Families$136,219$174,696
Households$114,049$146,659
Non Families$48,472$67,215

$68,587

Average Income

$114,049

Median Household Income

1.81%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)