Independence, KY

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    29,392
    US Senator
    Mitch McConnell
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Rand Paul
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.7
    3.16% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.77%
    3.57% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $102,361
    3.76% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $263,700
    9.65% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    15,368
    2.2% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Independence, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.2% of the residents in Independence, KY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Independence, KY was $263,700, and the homeownership rate was 83.8%.

    Most people in Independence, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, KY was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesKentuckyKenton County, KYCincinnati, OH-KY-INNorthern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KYNorthern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY

    Population & Diversity

    Independence, KY is home to a population of 29.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.07% of Independence, KY residents were born outside of the country (902 people).

    In 2024, there were 30.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.9k people) in Independence, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 873 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 428 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Independence, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Independence, KY was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence, KY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.9k ± 540
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      873 ± 318
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      428 ± 232
    2.5%
    Hispanic Population
    736 people

    In 2024, there were 30.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.9k people) in Independence, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 873 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 428 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.5% of the people in Independence, KY are hispanic (736 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Independence, KY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      34,417 ± 4,537 people
    2. Cuba
      21,613 ± 3,601 people
    3. India
      11,987 ± 2,684 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,417 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 21,613 and India with 11,987.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.07%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    902 people
    2.86%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    830 people

    As of 2024, 3.07% of Independence, KY residents (902 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Independence, KY was 2.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      442 ± 137
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      282 ± 119
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      211 ± 127

    Independence, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Independence, KY.

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    Health

    96.2% of the population of Independence, KY has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 9.25% on Medicare, 8.07% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.84%
    Uninsured
    64.3%
    Employer Coverage
    13.5%
    Medicaid
    9.25%
    Medicare
    8.07%
    Non-Group
    1.08%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, KY grew by 0.541% from 3.82% to 3.84%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Independence, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Independence, KY employs 15.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Independence, KY were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,378 people), Manufacturing (2,134 people), and Retail Trade (1,443 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($134,750), Public Administration ($79,412), and Finance & Insurance ($78,983).

    Employment

    Occupations

    15.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,054
    −2.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 9.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Independence, KY declined at a rate of −2.2%, from 15.7k employees to 15.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,897 people), Management Occupations (1,566 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,242 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence, KY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,054
    −2.2%
    1 Year decline
    ± 9.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Independence, KY declined at a rate of −2.2%, from 15.7k employees to 15.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,378 people), Manufacturing (2,134 people), and Retail Trade (1,443 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence, KY, though some of these residents may live in Independence, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $62,392
    Median earning men ± $4,279
    $48,006
    Median earning women ± $5,239

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($88,910), Information ($87,863), and Public Administration ($86,018).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($138,958), Construction ($72,308), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,188).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.51%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

    Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Kentucky

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    Mitch McConnell
    Senator from Kentucky2
    Assumed office on January 3, 1985
    Rand Paul
    Senator from Kentucky3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011

    Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Independence, KY was $263,700 in 2024, which is 0.793 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $240,500 to $263,700, a 9.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Independence, KY is 83.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Independence, KY have an average commute time of 27.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $263,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,671
    $8,227
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$705

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Independence, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Independence, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    83.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.8% of the housing units in Independence, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Independence, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $102,361
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,284
    9.81k
    Number of Households
    ± 816

    In 2024, the median household income of the 9.81k households in Independence, KY grew to $102,361 from the previous year's value of $98,653.

    The following chart displays the households in Independence, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Independence, KY is from Kentucky.
    0.446
    2024 Wage GINI in Kentucky
    0.449
    2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky

    In 2024, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.585% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (78.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.6%)
    3. Carpooled (5.48%)

    In 2024, 78.7% of workers in Independence, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.6%) and those who carpooled to work (5.48%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Independence, KY have a longer commute time (27.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.96% of the workforce in Independence, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Independence, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Independence, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Independence, KY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    8.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, KY (2.56k out of 29.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Independence, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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