Demographics & People — Independence, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,149 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,200 |
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| Median Age | 40.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,673 |
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| Family Households | 1,506 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0987 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,867 |
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| Black or African American | 101 |
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| Asian | 34 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 182 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,064 |
| German | 1,827 |
| Irish | 922 |
| English | 622 |
| Other groups | 577 |
| Norwegian | 480 |
| American | 360 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 275 |
| Dutch | 235 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 190 |
Language
| English Only | 5,691 |
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| Spanish | 62 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,761 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 334 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,727 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Independence, Iowa.
