Independence, Polk County, Oregon
Independence: City in Oregon, USA
About
Independence is a city located in the county of Polk in the U.S. state of Oregon. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,590 and a population density of 1,125 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,871 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1873.
Quick Facts about Independence
| Population : | 10,871 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Oregon (United States) |
| County : | Polk County |
| Postal code : | 97351 |
| Area : | 7.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 167 feet / 51 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1874 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time : | 09:11:28 (31st January 2023) |
| Density : | 1,423 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 20.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Independence is located at 44°51'4"N 123°11'12"W (44.8512300, -123.1867700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Independence
Demographics
The population of Independence increased by 20.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,590 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,621 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,648 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,645 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,716 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,188 | 5.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,609 | 4.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,037 | 4.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,108 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,272 | 1.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,871 | 5.51% | estimation process |
People born in Independence (2)
People born in Independence, including Historian of Oregon Nellie Bowden Pipes McArthur, home economics researcher Barbara A. Gunn, .
List
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, OR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210429 | Western Oregon University | Monmouth (OR) | 97361-1394 |
| 210401 | Willamette University | Salem (OR) | 97301 |
| 491242 | Johnny Matthew's Hairdressing Training School | Salem (OR) | 97301 |
| 210331 | Corban University | Salem (OR) | 97317-9392 |
| 209694 | Phagans School of Beauty | Salem (OR) | 97301 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, OR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLM | Salem station | 500 13th Street SE | RAIL |
| ALY | Albany station | 110 10th Ave SW | RAIL |
| CVI | Corvallis, Oregon | 153 NW 4th Avenue | BUS |
| WBN | Woodburn, OR | 2900 Tom Tennant Drive | BUS |
| TDO | Toledo, Oregon | 1805 NW Highway 20 | BUS |
Post offices near Independence
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Independen Post Office | Independence (OR) | 97351 |
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Other cities in Polk County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Polk County , OR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas | 17,331 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Monmouth | 10,615 | City in Oregon, USA |
| Falls City | 1,056 | City in Oregon, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest Oregon cities
