Independence, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
10,178
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
9.0%
Median Home
$220,100
Median Income
$54,617
Median Rent
$1,141
Independence SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
5
Commute
7
Independence, OR Crime Report
158
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,508.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-35.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Independence / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 158 | 1,508.1 | 2,950.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 124.1 | 291.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 51.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 95.4 | 200.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 145 | 1,384.0 | 2,659.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 95.4 | 339.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 122 | 1,164.5 | 1,928.8 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 124.1 | 391.0 | 246.0 |
Independence, OR Cost Of Living
107
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Independence | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 114 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 118 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 122 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 130 | 128 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 88 | 100 | |
Independence, OR Photos
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Rankings for Independence in Oregon
Map Of Independence, OR
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Population over time in Independence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,178 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 9,556 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 9,246 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 8,982 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 8,772 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 8,654 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 8,608 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,535 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 8,405 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 8,215 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Independence
| Race | Independence | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 74.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 44.1% | 13.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Independence
| Gender | Independence | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25
| Education | Independence | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 38.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Independence, Oregon
| Income | Independence | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.7% | 12.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.1% | 18.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 16.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 7.2% | 8.3% |
