Population 11,298 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Independence
Household size in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.16 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Independence are large by national standards, averaging 3.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only one other Oregon city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.6 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Independence is young: half of its residents are under 31.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 28.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Oregon city with 5,000+ people is younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Independence as they are nationally: 12.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Oregon overall (10.4%).
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Independence
Renters in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.8% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Independence than nationally: 44.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Independence: just 3.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Independence has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Oregon cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Independence is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $777 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $798 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,022 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,568 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$792 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Independence pays $1,568 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $792 a month since 2006–10, up 102%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Independence
Bachelor's degrees in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.6% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Independence than nationally: 27.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.4% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.4% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Independence never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 115 Oregon cities with 5,000+ people, only ten have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Independence
| Period | Independence | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Independence is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Independence compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence | 3.23 | 31.6 | 12.1% | 44.9% | 3.8% | 1991 | $1,568 | 27.1% | 85.3% | 4.9% |
| Monmouth | 2.76 | 32.0 | 9.8% | 46.0% | 9.4% | 1993 | $1,355 | 27.5% | 94.4% | 4.6% |
| Suver | 2.78 | 40.5 | 5.4% | 32.5% | 2.6% | 1978 | $1,221 | 40.5% | 80.7% | 1.2% |
| Fir Villa | 2.44 | 47.6 | 4.1% | 18.8% | 6.5% | 1989 | $1,496 | 22.1% | 94.6% | 7.3% |
| Parker | 2.66 | 43.3 | 5.2% | 24.9% | 3.1% | 1975 | $1,510 | 39.2% | 82.9% | 1.2% |
| Eola | 2.41 | 48.9 | 4.8% | 29.8% | 9.1% | 1983 | $1,533 | 27.8% | 94.3% | 13.8% |
| Sidney | 3.00 | 48.9 | 18.7% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1997 | $1,068 | 27.1% | 93.7% | 0.0% |
| Dallas | 2.58 | 42.9 | 10.3% | 28.0% | 3.3% | 1986 | $1,221 | 25.1% | 92.3% | 6.7% |
| Crowley | 2.66 | 37.8 | 4.5% | 31.2% | 12.4% | 1986 | $1,086 | 23.2% | 95.8% | 2.8% |
| Talbot | 2.90 | 44.4 | 10.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% | 2005 | $1,376 | 28.3% | 95.5% | 0.8% |
| Rickreall | 2.70 | 41.7 | 5.0% | 23.3% | 8.3% | 1986 | $1,281 | 22.7% | 95.8% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Independence. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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