Independence Kenton County, Kentucky
Independence: City in Kentucky
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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 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 28,521 inhabitants.
The city was created 179 years ago in 1841.
Geography
Independence is located at 38°56'35"N 84°32'39"W (38.9431200, -84.5441100).
Weather
Independence forecast: A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 82. more
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Independence Quick Facts
| Population : | 28,521 (2019) |
| 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 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:36:30 (1st August 2021) |
| Density : | 619 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 13.2% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 82℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
The population of Independence increased by 13.2% in 9 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 |
People born in Independence (1)
American installation artist Hollis Hammonds was born in Independence
Schools
College & universities near Independence
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157438 | Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence (KY) | 41042 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Independence
| 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 |
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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 | 40,341 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Erlanger | 19,246 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Edgewood | 8,759 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Elsmere | 8,595 | Town in Delaware |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,241 | City in Kentucky |
| Villa Hills | 7,461 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Taylor Mill | 6,802 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Fort Wright | 5,745 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Ludlow | 4,504 | City in Kentucky |
| Crescent Springs | 4,058 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Crestview Hills | 3,343 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Park Hills | 2,984 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lakeside Park | 2,762 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Ryland Heights | 1,077 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bromley | 809 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States |
| Kenton Vale | 108 | 6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest Kentucky cities