Independence, OH
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,167
Unemployment
1.1%
Poverty
1.2%
Median Home
$234,400
Median Income
$105,107
Median Rent
$1,297
Independence SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
9.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
7
Education
9
Commute
8
Independence, OH Crime Report
145
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,021.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.83%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Independence / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 145 | 2,021.5 | 2,159.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 250.9 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 83.6 | 66.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 125.5 | 191.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 127 | 1,770.5 | 1,850.3 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 5 | 69.7 | 318.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 109 | 1,519.6 | 1,359.8 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 181.2 | 171.7 | 246.0 |
Independence, OH Cost Of Living
101
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Independence | Ohio | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
Independence, OH Photos
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Rankings for Independence in Ohio
Map Of Independence, OH
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Population over time in Independence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,167 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,156 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,132 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,115 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 7,144 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 7,136 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,123 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 7,102 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 7,083 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,079 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Independence
| Race | Independence | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.0% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 3.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Independence
| Gender | Independence | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25
| Education | Independence | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Independence, Ohio
| Income | Independence | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 13.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.1% | 14.4% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
