What is the population of Independence?

The population of Independence, KY is 28,903.

Where is Independence located?

Independence, KY is located at latitude 38.9431200 and longitude -84.5441100. It is in United States.

What is the area of Independence?

The area of Independence, KY is 46.100931 km².

What is the elevation of Independence?

Independence, KY has an elevation of 274 meters (899 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Independence in?

Independence, KY is in the America/New_York time zone.

What state is Independence in?

Independence is in the state of Kentucky, United States.

What county is Independence, KY in?

Independence is in Kenton County, Kentucky.

How has the population of Independence changed?

The population of Independence, KY has increased from 24,757 (2010) to 28,903 (2020), a change of 16.7%.

Independence, Kentucky

Independence: city in Kentucky

About

Independence is a city located in the county of Kenton in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,757 and a population density of 537 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,903 inhabitants.

The city was created 184 years ago in 1841.

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Quick Facts about Independence

Population	28,903 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Kentucky (United States)
County	Kenton County
Postal code	41051
Phone Area Codes	859
Area	46.1 km²
Latitude & Longitude	38.9431,-84.5441
Altitude	899 feet / 274 meters
Capital city	Independence is capital of Kenton County
Establishment	January 01, 1842 (184 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	16:15:06 (15th April 2026)
Density	627 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	14.34% (2010-2020)
Weather	83℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

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Geography

Independence is located at 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W (38.9431200, -84.5441100).

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Weather

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Demographics

The population of Independence increased by 14.34% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	24,757	-	census
2011	25,260	1.99%	estimation process
2012	25,698	1.7%	estimation process
2013	26,138	1.68%	estimation process
2014	26,431	1.11%	estimation process
2015	26,849	1.56%	estimation process
2016	27,155	1.13%	estimation process
2017	27,687	1.92%	estimation process
2018	28,146	1.63%	estimation process
2019	28,521	1.31%	estimation process
2020	28,903	1.32%	estimation process

Independence zip code is 41051. County name: Kenton, County fips: 21117

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Best Things to Do in Independence

1Boone County Distilling Co.

Rating: 4.9 (350)

10601 Toebben Dr, Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

Phone: +18592826545 | Website available

2Memorial Park

Rating: 4.6 (261)

2003 Jackwoods Pkwy, Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

Phone: +18593632934 | Website available

3Kenton County Parks & Rec

Rating: 4.2 (251)

Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

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4Richardson Road Park

Rating: 4.3 (156)

3975 Richardson Rd, Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

Phone: +18593921400 | Website available

5Wolsing Woods Trails

Rating: 4.2 (66)

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Where to Eat in Independence

1Frisch's Big Boy

Rating: 3.5 (914)

2112 Declaration Dr, Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

Phone: +18593563888 | Website available

2LaRosa's Pizza Independence

Rating: 4.4 (756)

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Phone: +15133471111 | Website available

3Donatos Pizza

Rating: 4.3 (203)

2024 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

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4Dunkin'

Rating: 4.3 (145)

2037 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051, United States View details

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Services and Civic Places in Independence

1Independence City Building

Rating: 5 (2)

5409 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051 View details

Phone: +18593565302 | Website available

People born in Independence (1)

American installation artist Hollis Hammonds was born in Independence

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Independence, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
157438	Gateway Community and Technical College	Florence (KY)	41042

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

Rail and bus stations connected to Independence, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
CIN	Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal	1301 Western Ave.	RAIL
CIG	Cincinnati, OH	1005 Gilbert Avenue	BUS
MAY	Maysville	West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St	RAIL
COI	Connersville station	1012 Eastern Avenue	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Independence.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Independen Post Office	Independence (KY)	41051

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Other cities in Kenton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenton County , KY. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Covington	40,314	The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
Erlanger	19,393	City in Kentucky, United States
Edgewood	8,779	City in Kentucky, United States
Elsmere	8,646	Town in Delaware
Fort Mitchell	8,263	City in Kentucky
Villa Hills	7,481	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Taylor Mill	6,820	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Fort Wright	5,779	City in Kentucky, United States
Ludlow	4,506	City in Kentucky
Crescent Springs	4,138	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Crestview Hills	3,333	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Park Hills	2,995	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lakeside Park	2,753	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Ryland Heights	1,081	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bromley	809	City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Kenton Vale	109	6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Independence distances to largest Kentucky cities