Independence city, Minnesota
CityPopulation: 3,695 (2023 estimate)
Census Bureau data for Independence city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Independence city
- What is the median household income in Independence city?
- The median household income in Independence city is $194,205 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Independence city?
- The poverty rate in Independence city is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Independence city?
- $757,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Independence city?
- The median gross rent in Independence city is $3,500 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Independence city residents have a college degree?
- 62.9% of adults in Independence city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,695
Median Income
$194,205
Median Home Value
$757,800
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$64,473 (+49.7%)
Home Value:
+$254,900 (+50.7%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.0 pp (-100%)
Bachelor's+:
+12.5 pp (+24.8%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-100%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,695
Median Age
45.0
Female
46.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.1%
Black 1.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
1.6%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$194,205
±$26,791
+$106,649 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$253,996
Median Family Income
$207,206
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-5.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
2.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.1%
Household Income Distribution
$15–25k
3.0%
$25–35k
0.9%
$35–50k
7.6%
$50–75k
10.0%
$75–100k
6.7%
$100–150k
13.2%
$150–200k
13.2%
$200k+
45.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,360
Owner-Occupied
91.6%
Renter-Occupied
8.4%
Vacancy Rate
3.2%
Median Home Value
$757,800
+$452,300 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$3,500
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
63.6%
Home Value Distribution
$200–300k
1.4%
$300–500k
29.1%
$500k–$1M
47.9%
$1M+
21.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1–1.5k
24.5%
$1.5–2k
11.8%
$3.5k+
63.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.5%
1 vehicle
11.1%
2 vehicles
46.3%
3+
37.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
94.9%
Single-fam. att.
1.3%
20+ units
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.9%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
10.7%
2000–2009
16.5%
2010+
16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
96.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
62.9%
+24.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
21.9%
Some College / Associate
13.3%
Less Than High School
1.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-3.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
27.0%
Self-Employed
7.9%
Government Workers
13.3%
Private For-Profit
78.9%
Industry
Manufacturing
23.9%
Edu/Health
22.4%
Prof. Services
12.0%
Construction
11.0%
Transportation
8.0%
Retail
5.2%
Information
4.3%
Finance
3.7%
Public Admin
2.1%
Agriculture
1.8%
Arts/Entmt.
1.6%
Wholesale
1.4%
Occupation
Management
66.5%
Sales
14.3%
Food Prep
8.2%
Construction
7.4%
Production
3.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.1 min
Drove Alone
60.1%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
27.0%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,316
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
78.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
36.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.1%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
8.1%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
2.5%
25–34
3.4%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
11.3%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
12.9%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 26.9%
Working age (18–64): 73.1%
65 and over: 20.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.2%
Naturalized Citizen
87.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
41.9%
Africa
25.8%
Europe
16.1%
Latin America
7.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.6%
With a Disability
9.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.6%
Uninsured
1.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.3%
Has a Computer
93.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023