Independence, Iowa
Independence: city in Iowa
About
Independence is a city located in the county of Buchanan in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,966 and a population density of 371 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,203 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population | 6,203 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Postal code | 50644 |
| Phone Area Codes | 319 |
| Area | 16.09 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4686,-91.8893 |
| Altitude | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Capital city | Independence is capital of Buchanan County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:45:11 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 385 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.82% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Independence is located at 42°28'7"N 91°53'22"W (42.4686000, -91.8893400).
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Weather
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
5 to 10 mph W
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A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Independence increased by 3.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,966 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,952 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,977 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,979 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,019 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,022 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,993 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,033 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,072 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,124 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,203 | 1.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,220 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,314 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,423 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,300 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 56.5% |
| White only, percent : | 90.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 3.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 305 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
Independence zip code is 50644.
County name: Buchanan, County
fips: 19019
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $170,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,441 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $674 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $986 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,415 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.09 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 73,338 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 409,903 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $77,677 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $71,625 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,837 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,071 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 652 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 59 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 841 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 172 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,205.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.26 |
Services and Civic Places in Independence
1Independence City Hall
Rating: 5 (1)
331 1st St E, Independence, IA 50644 View details
Phone: +13193342780 | Website available
People born in Independence (14)
People born in Independence, including mathematician Leonard Eugene Dickson, United States Navy admiral Harry E. Yarnell, politician Dan Rasmussen, .
More notable people
- George Cobb (American baseball player) he was born in 25/09/1865
- Louis Bowem Lawton (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 13/03/1872
- Ulysses Prentiss Hedrick (American botanist (1870-1951)) he was born in 01/01/1870
- Murray Joslin (American engineer) he was born in 21/11/1901
- Howard D. Taylor (American politician) he was born in 08/03/1878
- Hubert Allison Allen (American general who served during World War I) he was born in 04/04/1872
- Craig Johnson (politician) he was born in 16/09/1963
- Tracy Campbell Dickson he was born in 01/01/1868
- Hanson Edward Ely (United States Army general) he was born in 23/11/1867
- Winifred Gregory Gerould (American librarian (1885-1955)) she was born in 01/01/1885
- Samuel Wood Geiser (American biologist and historian) he was born in 11/06/1890
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Independence, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153445 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo (IA) | 50701 |
| 152798 | Allen College | Waterloo (IA) | 50703-1999 |
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
| 153746 | La James International College-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| 154545 | The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
Closest post offices linked to Independence.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Independen Post Office | Independence (IA) | 50644 |
| Rowley Post Office | Rowley (IA) | 52329 |
| Quasqueton Post Office | Quasqueton (IA) | 52326 |
| Winthr Post Office | Winthrop (IA) | 50682 |
| Jesu Post Office | Jesup (IA) | 50648 |
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- Independence, Louisiana town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 1,918 people.
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- Independence, Wisconsin city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States with a population of 1,291 people.
- Independence, New York town in Allegany County, New York, United States with a population of 1,123 people.
- Independence, Illinois township in Saline County, Illinois with a population of 1,044 people.
- Independence, Virginia town in Grayson County, Virginia, United States. with a population of 887 people.
- Independence, Ohio city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States with a population of 335 people.
- Independence, Utah town in Wasatch County, Utah, United States with a population of 195 people.
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Other cities in Buchanan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buchanan County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jesup | 2,711 | City in the United States |
| Fairbank | 1,132 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Winthrop | 848 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Hazleton | 841 | Township in Buchanan County, Iowa |
| Quasqueton | 565 | City in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States |
| Lamont | 456 | City in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States |
| Brandon | 320 | City in Iowa |
| Rowley | 268 | Human settlement in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Aurora | 162 | City in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States |
| Stanley | 120 | City in Iowa |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest Iowa cities