Independence at a Glance
Vision Statement: To become one of America's most livable Cities,
relentless in the pursuit of an outstanding quality of life for our citizens.
About Independence
The City of Independence is located in the "heart" of Kenton County in Northern Kentucky.
Independence, even though a rapidly expanding community, maintains its small town heart while accomodating strong urban growth. The rural setting of life in Independence sets it apart from other Northern Kentucky cities.
Independence is the third largest land mass city in the state of Kentucky. It currently encompasses approximately 23 square miles. We are also one of the fastest growing cities in the state. The population has grown more than 65% between the 2000 and 2010 census reports.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine recognized Independence as the 99th fastest growing city in the Nation.
Census Information
All data is from the United States Census Bureau web site. The most current data available is from the 2010 census. The data presented here is only a representation of major categories. For more detailed information please visit the U.S. Census Bureau web site by clicking here.
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General Characteristics
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Number
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Percent
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Total Population
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24,757 | |
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Male
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49.8% | |
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Female
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50.2% | |
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Race
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White
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95.3 % | |
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Black
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1.7 % | |
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Hispanic or Latino
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1.8 % | |
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Asian
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0.8 % | |
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Total Housing Units
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8,889 | |
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Owner Occupied
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82.9 % | |