Demographics & People — Independence, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 29,024 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~30,300 |
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| Median Age | 33.7 |
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| Total Households | 10,115 |
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| Family Households | 7,683 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0928 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27,148 |
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| Black or African American | 501 |
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| Asian | 278 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 589 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 9,516 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,138 |
| Irish | 5,224 |
| English | 4,504 |
| Other groups | 3,475 |
| American | 2,225 |
| European | 1,040 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,007 |
| Italian | 712 |
| Polish | 497 |
Language
| English Only | 25,938 |
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| Spanish | 293 |
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| Population 5+ | 27,009 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,369 |
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| Population 18+ | 20,857 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Independence, Kentucky.
