Independence, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Independence, Kentucky Summary

Life in Independence research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Independence over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Independence:

  • The population in Independence is 28,256.

  • The median home value in Independence is $190,200.

  • The median income in Independence is $82,846.

  • The cost of living in Independence is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Independence is $996.

  • The unemployment rate in Independence is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Independence is 7.7%.

Independence SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
9
Diversity
4
Safety
9
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
6

Independence, KY Crime Report

126
Total Crimes
431.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
-81.44%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Independence
/ 100k People
Kentucky
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 126 431.3 2,038.6 2,324.2
Violent Crime 20 68.5 259.1 369.8
Murder 1 3.4 7.2 6.3
Robbery 1 3.4 52.9 66.1
Aggravated Assault 8 27.4 168.3 268.2
Property Crime 106 362.9 1,779.5 1,954.4
Burglary 13 44.5 344.1 269.8
Larceny 75 256.8 1,178.6 1,401.9
Car Theft 18 61.6 256.8 282.7

Independence, KY Cost Of Living

97
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Independence Kentucky National Average
Overall 97 94 100
Services 101 105 100
Groceries 94 97 100
Health 101 79 100
Housing 91 75 100
Transportation 105 102 100
Utilities 89 106 100

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Rankings for Independence in Kentucky

Map Of Independence, KY

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Population over time in Independence

Year Population % Change
2021 28,119 3.4%
2020 27,183 1.5%
2019 26,772 1.7%
2018 26,317 1.0%
2017 26,062 1.7%
2016 25,638 1.9%
2015 25,170 2.4%
2014 24,586 3.5%
2013 23,764 3.4%
2012 22,975 -

Race / Ethnicity in Independence

White
92.7% (26,185)
African American
2.7% (763)
American Indian
0.1% (34)
Asian
1.1% (320)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.2% (621)
Hispanic
1.2% (333)
Race Independence KY USA
White 92.7% 83.6% 59.4%
African American 2.7% 7.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 1.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.2% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 1.2% 3.9% 18.4%

Gender in Independence

Female
49.1% (13,867)
Male
50.9% (14,388)
Gender Independence KY USA
Female 49.1% 50.5% 50.5%
Male 50.9% 49.5% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (847)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (847)
High School / GED
27.0% (7,629)
Some College
21.0% (5,933)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (3,390)
Bachelor's Degree
24.0% (6,781)
Master's Degree
9.0% (2,543)
Professional Degree
1.0% (282)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Independence KY USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 27.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 21.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 24.0% 15.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Independence, Kentucky

Less than $10,000
1.4% (40,816)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.2% (35,026)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.1% (117,238)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (235,925)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.1% (228,398)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.9% (589,667)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.0% (509,771)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.8% (645,537)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.8% (275,873)
$200,000 or more
5.2% (147,344)
Income Independence KY USA
Less than $10,000 1.4% 7.5% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.2% 5.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.1% 9.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.1% 13.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.9% 17.8% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.0% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.8% 14.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 5.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 5.2% 4.9% 9.5%

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