Independence, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Kenton County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
29,024
Population
1,636/sq mi density
$98,653
Median Income
$39,477 per capita
$240,500
Home Value
$328,011 Zillow
$1,204
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
34
Violent Crime/100K
329 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,653 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,500 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
29,024
Census 2023
Population Density
1,636
per square mile
Land Area
17.7
square miles (45.8 km²)
Median Age
34.8 yrs
11% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.5%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96%
Spanish
3.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.9%
Veterans
5.9%
2% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.6%
11% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.451
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 29,024 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,636 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 34.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% |
| Disability | 11.6% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 96.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.451 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |