Independence, MN

Independence, Minnesota

Independence, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 12 miles W of Plymouth, Minnesota (center to center) and 21 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Independence has a population of 3,236.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 72% of adults are married. Independence is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Interestingly, Independence is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $82,143. Independence is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Independence finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Independence is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Independence ($250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Independence Housing

About 95% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Independence pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Independence, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Independence strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Independence, MN

Comparing Independence to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Independence Almanac

Independence Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Independence Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Independence residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Independence Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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