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Independence, Iowa, in Buchanan county, is 23 miles E of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 181 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city has a population of 6,014.
In Independence, about 57% of adults are married.
Independence benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $45,951.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Independence ($550). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 73% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.
In Independence, 89% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Independence are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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