Independence
City in Montgomery County, Kansas
Independence is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, with 8,548 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 804 ft (245 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sycamore, 5.9 miles N.
- 8,548residents (2020 Census)
- 804 ftelevation · 245 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.2 km²
- 1,098 / sq mipopulation density
- 67301ZIP code
About Independence
Independence is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,548. It was named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. Independence Community College is located here.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $51,069
- Median home value
- $88,800
- Median rent
- $789/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Independence had 8,548 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,548 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,098 per sq mi (424 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,548 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.79 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2329° N, 95.7133° W |
| ZIP code | 67301 |
| Official website | independenceks.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2033875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Sycamore5.9 mi N
- Liberty8.3 mi SE
- Cherryvale9.1 mi E
- Wayside11.3 mi SW
- Elk City11.5 mi W
- Dearing12.4 mi S
- Neodesha13.3 mi N
- Lafontaine13.5 mi NW
- Coffeyville14.2 mi S
- Tyro14.7 mi SW
- Havana15.9 mi SW
- Mound Valley17.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Montgomery County, Kansas.
What is the population of Independence, KS?
8,548 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, KS?
The ZIP code of Independence is 67301.
What is the elevation of Independence?
804 feet (245 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Sycamore (5.9 mi), Liberty (8.3 mi), Cherryvale (9.1 mi), Wayside (11.3 mi), Elk City (11.5 mi).
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