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Independence, OR
City in Polk County, Oregon.
Population
10,199
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,394
ZIP codes
0
Independence and its ZIP codes
Independence at a glance
- Independence is about 77 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 65th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $85,375, close to the Oregon median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,800 (21% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,665 a month.
Local data for Independence, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Independence, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,375
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$378,800
Median rent
$1,665/mo
Homeownership
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
30.7
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,468), German Americans (1,321), Irish Americans (882).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Independence.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,279
21,174 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,251
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $6,655 per person
How people get to work
Independence, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Independence, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
64
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
359
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 35°F
47.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Independence, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Independence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonmouthCity | 1.7 mi | 2.2 |
| RickreallCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| EolaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| DallasCity | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| SalemCity | 9.7 mi | 48.9 |
| Falls CityCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| TurnerCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Adair VillageCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| JeffersonCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| KeizerCity | 13 mi | 7.2 |
| MillersburgCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| HayesvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Kings ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| Labish VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Independence, OR in?
- Independence is in Polk County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Independence, OR?
- About 10,199 people live in Independence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Independence?
- Nearby places include Monmouth (1.7 mi), Rickreall (5.7 mi), Eola (6.6 mi), Dallas (7 mi), Salem (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023