What is the population of Independence, Minnesota?

Independence has a population of approximately 3,694 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Independence, Minnesota located?

Independence is located in Minnesota, United States, at approximate coordinates 45.0186°, -93.7198°.

What is the median household income in Independence?

The median household income in Independence is approximately $186,597 based on the most recent open data.

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Independence

Total population

3,694

Median home value

$663,400

66.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$186,597

Independence$187k

National$74k

Elevation298 m

Land area89.5 km²

Weather59°F · Cloudy

Coordinates45.02°, -93.72°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

298 m

Area

89.5 km²

Official website

www.independence.govoffice.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary.

History & geography

History

The city's origins begin when settlers organized Independence Township in 1858 as a result of the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux. Independence Township was incorporated as the Village of Independence in 1957, eventually being reincorporated as a city in 1974.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. Independence is 24 miles west of Minneapolis.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

44.7

Median home value

$663,400

Housing units

1,408

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

0.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

91.8%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

2.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

45.0186

Longitude

-93.7198

Water area

2.15 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

59°F

Cloudy

Saturday

60°F

Rain Showers

Saturday Night

55°F

Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

67°F

Patchy Fog then Cloudy

Sunday Night

55°F

Mostly Cloudy

Monday

69°F

Mostly Cloudy

Forecast for Independence, MN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

24.7%

Diabetes

6.2%

Adult obesity

25.3%

Binge drinking

21.6%

Adult smoking

10.4%

No leisure activity

15.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

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Largest nearby schools

MOUND WESTONKA HIGH SCHOOL
High · MINNETRISTA · 947 students · 17.9:1 ratio
ORONO SENIOR HIGH
High · LONG LAKE · 947 students · 18.6:1 ratio
MINNEWASHTA ELEMENTARY
Elementary · EXCELSIOR · 904 students · 14.3:1 ratio
ORONO MIDDLE
Middle · LONG LAKE · 700 students · 20:1 ratio
ORONO INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY
Elementary · LONG LAKE · 637 students · 14.8:1 ratio
Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet
Elementary · ROCKFORD · 585 students · 13.3:1 ratio
SCHUMANN ELEMENTARY
Elementary · LONG LAKE · 578 students · 13.4:1 ratio
GRANDVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · MOUND · 527 students · 16.5:1 ratio