Independence, Ohio

Independence: city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

About

Independence is a city located in the county of Cuyahoga in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 348 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 335 inhabitants.

The city was created 212 years ago in 1813.

Independence locator map
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Quick Facts about Independence

Population 335 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Ohio (United States)
County Cuyahoga County
Postal code 44131
Phone Area Codes 216
Area 24.97 km2
Latitude & Longitude 41.3687,-81.6379
Altitude 863 feet / 263 meters
Establishment January 01, 1814 (212 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 15:16:01 (14th April 2026)
Density 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -3.88% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Independence Presbyterian Church image
Independence Presbyterian Church image

Geography

Independence is located at 41°22'7"N 81°38'16"W (41.3686600, -81.6379000). It has 5 neighbors: Valley View, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Brooklyn Heights and Seven Hills.

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Weather

78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
12 to 15 mph SW Tuesday

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Official website of Independence

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Independence decreased by 3.88% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 348 - census
2011 347 -0.29% estimation process
2012 347 0% estimation process
2013 344 -0.87% estimation process
2014 344 0% estimation process
2015 343 -0.29% estimation process
2016 342 -0.29% estimation process
2017 341 -0.29% estimation process
2018 339 -0.59% estimation process
2019 339 0% estimation process
2020 335 -1.19% estimation process
Independence zip code is 44131. County name: Cuyahoga, County fips: 39035
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Best Things to Do in Independence

1Historic Hall

Rating: 4 (3)

6675 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131, United States View details

Phone: +12165245274 | Website available

Where to Eat in Independence

1Topgolf

Rating: 4.4 (1155)

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Phone: +12166192464 | Website available

Where to Stay in Independence

1Embassy Suites by Hilton Cleveland Rockside

Rating: 3.9 (2231)

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Phone: +12169869900 | Website available

2Hyatt Place Cleveland/Independence

Rating: 4.2 (813)

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Phone: +12163281060 | Website available

People born in Independence (4)

People born in Independence, including actress Kathrine Baumann, opera soprano Nadine Secunde, Joe Kovacs, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
204981 Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Brecksville (OH) 44141-1296
410797 Ohio Media School-Valley View Valley View (OH) 44125-4220
201681 Central School of Practical Nursing Independence (OH) 44131-0000
375416 Remington College-Cleveland Campus Cleveland (OH) 44125-1957
448600 Stautzenberger College-Brecksville Brecksville (OH) 44141

Nearby Transit Stations (4)

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

Code Name Address Type
CLE Cleveland Lakefront station 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway RAIL
ELY Elyria 410 East River Road RAIL
ALC Alliance 820 East Main Street RAIL
SKY Sandusky 1200 North Depot St. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Independence.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Independen Post Office Independence (OH) 44131
Garfield Heigh Post Office Cleveland (OH) 44125
Broadview Heigh Post Office Broadview Heights (OH) 44147
Brigg Post Office Cleveland (OH) 44134
Parma Post Office Cleveland (OH) 44129

Other places with the same name (13)

Other cities in Cuyahoga County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cuyahoga County , OH. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cleveland 378,589 The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
Parma 77,558 The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Lakewood 49,350 A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Euclid 46,205 A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Strongsville 44,481 A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Cleveland Heights 43,569 A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Westlake 31,907 City in Ohio, United States
North Olmsted 31,173 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
North Royalton 29,952 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Garfield Heights 27,272 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Shaker Heights 26,754 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Solon 22,660 City
Maple Heights 21,863 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
South Euclid 21,146 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Rocky River 19,906 City in Ohio
Parma Heights 19,644 City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States