Independence, Kenton County, 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 181 years ago in 1841.
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 |
Altitude : | 899 feet / 274 meters |
Capital city : | Independence is capital of Kenton County |
Establishment : | January 01, 1842 (181 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 01:58:35 (1st February 2023) |
Density : | 627 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 14.34% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Independence is located at 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W (38.9431200, -84.5441100).
Independence map
- Official Website
Official website of Independence
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 |
Best Things to Do in Independence
1 Boone County Distilling Co.
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2 Memorial Park
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3 Kenton County Parks & Rec
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4 Richardson Road Park
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5 Wolsing Woods Trails
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Where ot Eat in Independence
1 Frisch's Big Boy
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2 LaRosa's Pizza Independence
2047 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Donatos Pizza
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4 Dunkin'
2037 Harris Pike, Independence, KY 41051, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Independence
1 Independence City Building
5409 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Independence (1)
American installation artist Hollis Hammonds was born in Independence
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, KY
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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157438 | Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence (KY) | 41042 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, KY
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
Post offices near Independence
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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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 |
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Covington | 40,314 | City in Kentucky, United States |
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