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 178 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 |
| Altitude : | 935 feet / 285 meters |
| Capital city : | Independence is capital of Buchanan County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 03:37:30 (8th July 2025) |
| Density : | 385 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Independence is located at 42°28'7"N 91°53'22"W (42.4686000, -91.8893400).
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Official website of Independence
Demographics
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 |
Other Places in Independence
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People born in Independence (14)
People born in Independence, including mathematician Leonard Eugene Dickson, United States Navy admiral Harry E. Yarnell, politician Dan Rasmussen, .
List
- 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
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, IA
| 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 |
Post offices near 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 , Missouri A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square. with a population of 116,774 people.
- Independence , Kentucky city in Kentucky with a population of 28,903 people.
- Independence , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 10,871 people.
- Independence , Minnesota city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 3,786 people.
- Independence , Louisiana town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 1,918 people.
- Independence , Pennsylvania township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,503 people.
- 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.
- Independence , Kansas city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States with a population of 123 people.
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
