2020 census As of the
2020 census, Independence had a population of 8,548 people, with 3,627 households and 2,088 families. The population density was 1,114.6 per square mile (430.4/km), and there were 4,380 housing units at an average density of 571.1 per square mile (220.5/km). The median age was 38.9 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18, 7.9% were from 18 to 24, 23.8% were from 25 to 44, 23.5% were from 45 to 64, and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 89.9 males age 18 and over. Of the 3,627 households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 36.8% were married-couple households, 21.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 32.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 15.8% of the population.
Income and poverty The 2016-2020 5-year
American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $38,963 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,924) and the median family income was $50,299 (+/- $5,851). Males had a median income of $31,436 (+/- $4,208) versus $23,707 (+/- $4,084) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,652 (+/- $3,039). Approximately, 14.7% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 34.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census As of the
census of 2010, there were 9,483 people, 3,950 households, and 2,430 families living in the city. The
population density was . There were 4,528 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 84.2%
White, 6.5%
African American, 1.6%
Native American, 0.9%
Asian, 2.3% from
other races, and 4.5% from
two or more races.
Hispanic or
Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population. There were 3,950 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were
married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. ==Arts and culture==