City safety & data profile

IndependenceKY

Independence, KY is a 27K-resident city in Kenton County with a median household income of $102,361.

Kenton County, Kentucky. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Independence, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Independence has a population larger than 58% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $263,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

27K
Population
Top 42%
By size
$102,361
Median income
$263,700
Median home
8.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Independence

Independence posts a median household income higher than 71% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 29%
by median income, US cities

Where Independence income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$102,361 Top 29% higher than 71% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Independence, KY beyond the headline numbers

Independence sits inside Kenton County, Kentucky, at roughly 38.94°N, -84.54°W. Population 26,819, $102,361 median household income. Median home value $263,700, median rent $1,250. Poverty rate 8.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Independence's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.8%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Independence from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
26,819
Independence
Median Income
$102,361
+51% vs avg
Median Home Value
$263,700
+16% vs avg
Median Age
33.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kenton County) - Independence's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
171K+7%
Median Income
$80,548+48%
Median Home Value
$244,400+69%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-14%
Unemployment
4.3%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Independence, KY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
Poverty Rate
8.8% -38% vs avg
Unemployment 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.4%
Work From Home 13.6%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 92.4%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Independence, KY? ▼
Independence, KY has a population of 26,819 people, located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
What is the median household income in Independence? ▼
The median household income in Independence, KY is $102,361 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.8%.
What is the median home value in Independence? ▼
The median home value in Independence, KY is $263,700. Median rent is $1,250/month.
What are the top health concerns in Independence? ▼
The top health indicators in Independence include Short Sleep Duration (36.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Independence? ▼
The median age in Independence, KY is 33.7 years. 36.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Independence, KY is located in Kenton County, Kentucky. With a population of 27K and a $102,361 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Independence area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

Erlanger, KY 19K Florence, KY 32K Covington, KY 41K Newport, KY 15K Fort Thomas, KY 16K Cincinnati, OH 311K Burlington, KY 16K Norwood, OH 20K
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Using Independence's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kenton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.