Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Independence, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,392

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%26,855

Two or More

3.3%975

Hispanic/Latino

2.5%736

Black

1.5%428

Asian

1%294

Other

0.3%84

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%533

High School Diploma

23.9%4,533

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%1,361

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%2,524

Associate's Degree

11.3%2,139

Bachelor's Degree

25.2%4,783

Master's Degree

8.8%1,663

Professional Degree

1.6%299

Doctorate

0.8%157

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

36.4%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$263,700

Median Renti

$1,250

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.8%8,227

Renter-Occupied

16.2%1,586

Total Units

10,008

Homeownership

83.8%

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%255

$50K–$100K

3.4%279

$100K–$150K

6.1%500

$150K–$200K

12.6%1,037

$200K–$300K

36.8%3,025

$300K–$500K

31.9%2,625

$500K–$1M

4.2%348

$1M+

1.9%158

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$102,361

Mean Household Incomei

$114,830

Per Capita Incomei

$39,714

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

16,089

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%220

$10K–$15K

1.2%117

$15K–$20K

1.4%139

$20K–$25K

2.6%255

$25K–$30K

2.4%234

$30K–$35K

2.2%219

$35K–$40K

3.3%322

$40K–$45K

3.3%327

$45K–$50K

1.4%135

$50K–$60K

4%397

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,054

$75K–$100K

13.2%1,292

$100K–$125K

14.5%1,424

$125K–$150K

10.5%1,033

$150K–$200K

15%1,468

$200K+

12%1,177

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,243(5.9% of civilian adults)