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 183 years ago in 1841.

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Location of Independence on Kentucky map.

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 (183 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 15:45:15 (17th July 2025)
Density : 627 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 14.34% (2010-2020)
Kenton county courthouse image
Kenton county courthouse
Kenton county courthouse image
Kenton county courthouse image

Geography

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

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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

1 Boone County Distilling Co.

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2 Memorial Park

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Memorial Park

3 Kenton County Parks & Rec

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4 Richardson Road Park

Rating: 4.3 (156)

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Richardson Road Park

5 Wolsing Woods Trails

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Where ot Eat in Independence

1 Frisch's Big Boy

Rating: 3.5 (914)

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Frisch's Big Boy

2 LaRosa's Pizza Independence

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3 Donatos Pizza

Rating: 4.3 (203)

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Donatos Pizza

4 Dunkin'

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Dunkin'

Other Places in Independence

1 Independence City Building

Rating: 5 (2)

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Independence City Building

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
157438 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence (KY) 41042

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, KY

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

Post Office

Post offices near Independence

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

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  • Independence , Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 10,871 people.
  • Independence , Iowa city in Iowa with a population of 6,203 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.
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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