Independence, OR

Independence, Oregon

Independence, Oregon, in Polk county, is 9 miles SW of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 52 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is considered part of the Salem metropolitan area. Independence has a population of 6,035.

The People and Families of Independence

In Independence, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Independence had a median family income of $40,466.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Independence ($200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Independence Housing

About 66% of housing units in Independence are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Independence, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Independence, OR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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 Public Libraries

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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 High Schools (2004)

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
1530 MONMOUTH ST
503-838-0480
Serves 834 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.2

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