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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 2026 population of 7,484. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,585 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence is $115,733 with a poverty rate of 2.45%. The median age in Independence is 48.4 years: 51.5 years for males, and 46.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.8 males.

7.5K
Total Population
786
Density (mi²)
-17 -0.23%
Growth

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,484-17-0.23%
20257,501-17-0.23%
20247,51830.04%
20237,515-22-0.29%
20227,537-9-0.12%
20217,546-39-0.51%
20207,58500%
20197,18110.01%
20187,180330.46%
20177,147-17-0.24%
20167,164-12-0.17%
20157,176-5-0.07%
20147,18150.07%
20137,17680.11%
20127,16810.01%
20117,167160.22%
20107,151-2-0.03%
20007,1096099.37%
19906,500-107-1.62%
19806,607-427-6.07%
19707,0341662.42%
19606,8683,763121.19%
19503,105-4,329-58.23%

Median Age

Overall: 48.4 years
Female: 46.2 years
Male: 51.5 years

Independence Adults

There are 6,085 adults, (1,918 of whom are seniors) in Independence.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,121 (54.7%)
Male: 3,413 (45.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 92.95% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,00392.95%
Two or more races2613.46%
Black or African American1351.79%
Asian1081.43%
Other race270.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White450.6%
Other race270.36%
Two or more races260.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,95892.35%
Two or more races2353.12%
Black or African American1351.79%
Asian1081.43%

Independence Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence 's average per capita income is $70,667. Household income levels show a median of $115,733. The poverty rate stands at 2.45%.

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$146,395-
Families$126,413$159,719
Households$115,733$142,587
Non Families$52,756$89,274

$70,667

Average Income

$115,733

Median Household Income

2.45%

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)