Independence, OR

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2023 Population

10,088

1.07% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

29.2

1.68% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.8%

17.5% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$79,158

7.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$345,200

14.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

5,320

0.169% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Independence, OR had a population of 10.1k people with a median age of 29.2 and a median household income of $79,158. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Independence, OR grew from 9,981 to 10,088, a 1.07% increase and its median household income grew from $73,361 to $79,158, a 7.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.5%), Other (Hispanic) (16%), White (Hispanic) (12.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (7.25%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.44%).

None of the households in Independence, OR 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.

95.1% of the residents in Independence, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Independence, OR was $345,200, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

Most people in Independence, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, OR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Independence, OR is home to a population of 10.1k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.66% of Independence, OR residents were born outside of the country (773 people).

In 2023, there were 3.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.5k people) in Independence, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.61k Other (Hispanic) and 1.29k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.1%

2023 Citizenship

92.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.1% of Independence, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Independence, OR was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Independence, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Independence, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.5k ± 641
Other (Hispanic)
1.61k ± 695
White (Hispanic)
1.29k ± 462

37.3%

Hispanic Population

3.76k people

37.3% of the people in Independence, OR are hispanic (3.76k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Independence, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
143,534 ± 9,142 people
Vietnam
22,912 ± 3,706 people
China
22,028 ± 3,634 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 143,534 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,912 and China with 22,028.

Foreign-Born Population

7.66%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

773 people

9.98%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

996 people

As of 2023, 7.66% of Independence, OR residents (773 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Independence, OR was 9.98%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Independence, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
182 ± 111
Vietnam
158 ± 71
Gulf War (1990s)
59 ± 58

Independence, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Independence, OR employs 5.32k people. The largest industries in Independence, OR are Health Care & Social Assistance (910 people), Manufacturing (525 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (515 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($106,250), Information ($71,550), and Public Administration ($68,138).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $64,064. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

5.32k

2023 Value

± 620

−0.169%

1 Year decline

± 17.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence, OR declined at a rate of −0.169%, from 5.33k employees to 5.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Independence, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (930 people), Sales & Related Occupations (486 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (481 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Independence, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.32k

2023 Value

± 620

−0.169%

1 Year decline

± 17.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Independence, OR declined at a rate of −0.169%, from 5.33k employees to 5.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Independence, OR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (910 people), Manufacturing (525 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (515 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Independence, OR, though some of these residents may live in Independence, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,116

Median earning men ± $3,869

$37,626

Median earning women ± $5,336

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,313), Public Administration ($68,657), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,830).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,630), Public Administration ($58,512), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($45,214).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% 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 13.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Independence, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

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 Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.891% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (868k), High School or Equivalent (807k), and Bachelors Degree (693k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Independence, OR was $345,200 in 2023, which is 1.14 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $302,300 to $345,200, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Independence, OR is 60.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Independence, OR have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Independence, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$345,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,994

$1,868

Median Property Taxes

±$308

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, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

60.3%

Homeownership

2023

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 60.3% of the housing units in Independence, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 203.04
Census Tract 203.03

The following map shows all of the places in Independence, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,158

Median Household Income

± $7,547

3.1k

Number of Households

± 447

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.1k households in Independence, OR grew to $79,158 from the previous year's value of $73,361.

The following chart displays the households in Independence, OR 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Independence, OR is from Oregon.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.462

2021 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2022, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.21% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (8.87%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Independence, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (8.87%).

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.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Independence, OR have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Independence, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Independence, OR (1.19k out of 10.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Independence, OR has health coverage, with 54.7% on employee plans, 21.6% on Medicaid, 6.69% on Medicare, 9.75% on non-group plans, and 0.595% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Polk County, OR see 1656 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0604% increase from the previous year (1655 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2346 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 338 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Polk County, OR.

1,656 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Polk County, OR

Primary care physicians in Polk County, OR see an average of 1,656 patients per year. This represents a 0.0604% increase from the previous year (1,655 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Polk County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 30.9% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.62%

Uninsured

54.7%

Employer Coverage

21.6%

Medicaid

6.69%

Medicare

9.75%

Non-Group

0.595%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Independence, OR grew by 31.5% from 5.03% to 6.62%.

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

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