What is the population of Independence?

The population of Independence, MN is 3,786.

Where is Independence located?

Independence, MN is located at latitude 45.0252400 and longitude -93.7074600. It is in United States.

What is the area of Independence?

The area of Independence, MN is 89.547571 km².

What is the elevation of Independence?

Independence, MN has an elevation of 298 meters (978 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Independence in?

Independence, MN is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Independence in?

Independence is in the state of Minnesota, United States.

What county is Independence, MN in?

Independence is in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

How has the population of Independence changed?

The population of Independence, MN has increased from 3,504 (2010) to 3,786 (2020), a change of 8%.

Independence, Minnesota

Independence: city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

About

Independence is a city located in the county of Hennepin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,504 and a population density of 39 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,786 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Independence

Population	3,786 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Minnesota (United States)
County	Hennepin County
Phone Area Codes	763
Area	89.55 km²
Latitude & Longitude	45.0252,-93.7075
Altitude	978 feet / 298 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	21:03:04 (22nd April 2026)
Density	42 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	7.45% (2010-2020)
Weather	82℉ Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Independence is located at 45°1'31"N 93°42'27"W (45.0252400, -93.7074600).

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Demographics

The population of Independence increased by 7.45% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	3,504	-	census
2011	3,573	1.93%	estimation process
2012	3,629	1.54%	estimation process
2013	3,662	0.9%	estimation process
2014	3,690	0.76%	estimation process
2015	3,728	1.02%	estimation process
2016	3,749	0.56%	estimation process
2017	3,775	0.69%	estimation process
2018	3,804	0.76%	estimation process
2019	3,803	-0.03%	estimation process
2020	3,786	-0.45%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	40,117
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	39,881
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	0.6%
April 1, 2020 Population :	38,238
April 1, 2010 Population :	39,880
People under 5 years old, percentage :	6.8%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	23.8%
People over 65 (%) :	14.2%
Female persons, % :	51.6%
White only, percent :	87.5%
Black or African American alone, percent :	4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.3%
Asians alone % :	0.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.1%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	2.6%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	53.9%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	41.3%
2015-2019 Veterans :	1,605
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	5.3%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	40.7%

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	40.7%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$195,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$1,497
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$603
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$838
2015-2019 Households :	15,278
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.55
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	89.0%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	47.5%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	85.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	73.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	79.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	21.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	13.7%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	2.9%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	55.1%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	54.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	77,733
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) :	464,081
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :	353,924
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	717,231
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$17,870
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	19.9
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$40,769
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$23,931
Percentage of people living in poverty :	29.3%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	2,450
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,334
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	797
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	656
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,529
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	244
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,984
2010 population per square mile :	1,874.0
2010 land area in square miles :	21.28

Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code	Name	City	ZIP
174862	Crown College	Saint Bonifacius (MN)	55375-9001

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

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

Code	Name	Address	Type
MSP	Saint Paul Union Depot	Midway Station	RAIL
SCD	St. Cloud	555 East St. Germain Street	RAIL
RDW	Red Wing station	420 Levee Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Independence.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Maple Plain Post Office	Maple Plain (MN)	55359

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Other cities in Hennepin County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hennepin County , MN. (more)

City Name	Population	Title
Minneapolis	433,111	The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Bloomington	84,583	The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth	79,635	The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park	79,574	The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Maple Grove	72,881	The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Eden Prairie	64,894	The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
West Co on Rapids	62,528	A city in Anoka County, Minnesota.
Minnetonka	55,370	The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Edina	52,477	The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Minnetonka Mills	50,117	A city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Saint Louis Park	48,821	The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Richfield	36,237	City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Brooklyn Center	30,253	City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Champlin	25,049	City in Hennepin County, Minnesota
Crystal	22,581	City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
New Hope	20,641	City in Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Independence distances to largest Minnesota cities