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).
Independence map
- 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 |
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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 |
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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