Independence, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Independence, Oregon 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 9,850.
The median home value in Independence is $260,400.
The median income in Independence is $65,019.
The cost of living in Independence is 107 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Independence is $1,320.
The unemployment rate in Independence is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Independence is 9.5%.

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Independence SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Independence, OR Crime Report

167
Total Crimes

1,610.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-30.70%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Independence / 100k People	Oregon / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	167	1,610.7	2,950.9	2,324.2

Violent Crime	17	164.0	291.9	369.8
Murder	0	0.0	2.9	6.3
Robbery	1	9.6	51.4	66.1
Aggravated Assault	16	154.3	200.6	268.2
Property Crime	150	1,446.8	2,659.0	1,954.4
Burglary	14	135.0	339.2	269.8
Larceny	119	1,147.8	1,928.8	1,401.9
Car Theft	17	164.0	391.0	282.7

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Independence, OR Cost Of Living

107
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Independence	Oregon	National Average
Overall	107	116	100

Services	122	106	100
Groceries	112	107	100
Health	116	103	100
Housing	84	140	100
Transportation	130	117	100
Utilities	89	97	100

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Independence, OR Photos

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Rankings for Independence in Oregon

Ranks #9 in Safest Places In Oregon

Ranks #22 in Cheapest Places To Live In Oregon

Ranks #27 in Worst Places To Live In Oregon

Map Of Independence, OR

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Population over time in Independence

Year	Population	% Change
2021	10,178	6.5%
2020	9,556	3.4%
2019	9,246	2.9%
2018	8,982	2.4%
2017	8,772	1.4%
2016	8,654	0.5%
2015	8,608	0.9%
2014	8,535	1.5%
2013	8,405	2.3%
2012	8,215	-

Race / Ethnicity in Independence

White

52.4% (5,159)

African American

0.5% (51)

American Indian

0.0% (4)

Asian

0.1% (14)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (18)

Two Or More

4.3% (423)

Hispanic

42.4% (4,181)

Race	Independence	OR	USA
White	52.4%	74.1%	59.4%
African American	0.5%	1.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.8%	0.6%
Asian	0.1%	4.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.4%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.4%
Two Or More	4.3%	4.7%	3.2%
Hispanic	42.4%	13.6%	18.4%

Gender in Independence

Female

46.7% (4,602)

Male

53.3% (5,247)

Gender	Independence	OR	USA
Female	46.7%	50.2%	50.5%
Male	53.3%	49.8%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (492)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (689)

High School / GED

26.0% (2,561)

Some College

40.0% (3,940)

Associate's Degree

4.0% (394)

Bachelor's Degree

12.0% (1,182)

Master's Degree

5.0% (492)

Professional Degree

1.0% (98)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Independence	OR	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	22.0%	26.0%
Some College	40.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	4.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	22.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	5.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Independence, Oregon

Less than $10,000

2.5% (24,533)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.1% (40,447)

$15,000 to $24,999

7.4% (72,606)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.7% (115,706)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.1% (109,076)

$50,000 to $74,999

27.1% (267,219)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (106,092)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.6% (163,779)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.5% (64,318)

$200,000 or more

2.2% (21,218)

Income	Independence	OR	USA
Less than $10,000	2.5%	5.1%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.1%	3.7%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.4%	7.5%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.7%	7.9%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.1%	11.6%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	27.1%	17.4%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	13.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.6%	17.1%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.5%	7.9%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	2.2%	8.4%	9.5%