Independence, Kentucky

Population Data for Independence, KY:

Population – 17534
Male – 50.44 %
Female – 49.56 %

Break down of Population by Race:
Caucasian – 97.68 %
Hispanic – 1.04 %
African American – 0.64 %
American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.14 %
Asian – 0.40 %

Geographic Data for Independence, Kentucky:

Population Density – 498.28 per sq. mi
Elevation – 744 ft.
Time Zone – Eastern (GMT -5)
Daylight Savings? Yes

Education Data in Independence:

In Elementary School – 2,355 (49.45 %)
In High School – 1,038 (21.80 %)
In College – 817 (17.16 %)

Education Level Breakdown

Bachelor’s Degree – 1,590 (14.58 %)
Associate’s Degree – 477 (4.37 %)
Some College, No Degree – 2,363 (21.67 %)
High School Graduate – 4,164 (38.19 %)
Less than 9th Grade – 615 (5.64 %)

Employment and Household Data for Independence, KY:

Percentage of People Employed – 72.96 %
Percentage of People Unemployed – 1.86 %
Unemployment Level – 2.48 %

Median Household Income – $54,421.00
Average Household Size – 2.92

Households with:
1 Vehicle – 22.16 %
2 Vehicles – 45.38 %
3 or more Vehicles – 26.17 %

Average Cost to Rent in Independence - $590 per month