About Independence
Independence is located in Polk county Oregon with a geographic area of 3.0 square miles. The total population in Independence is 10,178 with 50.8% male and 49.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 8.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 28.5% of the population and over age 65 is 9.4% of the population. The median household income is $54,617, per capita income is $21,836. There are a total of 3,070 housing units with 55.7% owner occupied. Education includes 22.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 20.8% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Independence in the summer is 64 degrees, and in the winter 35 degrees.