Independence
City in Kenton County, Kentucky
Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, with 28,676 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 899 ft (274 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgewood, 3.6 miles N.
- 28,676residents (2020 Census)
- 899 ftelevation · 274 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.1 km²
- 1,612 / sq mipopulation density
- 41051ZIP code
About Independence
Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is one of its county's two seats of government. The population was 28,676 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the third largest city in Northern Kentucky after Covington and Florence, and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Independence is a home-rule class city under Kentucky law.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $102,361
- Median home value
- $263,700
- Median rent
- $1,250/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Independence had 28,676 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,676 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,612 per sq mi (623 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 28,676 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.78 sq mi (46.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9574° N, 84.5474° W |
| ZIP code | 41051 |
| Official website | cityofindependence.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2139142 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Edgewood3.6 mi N
- Elsmere3.8 mi NW
- Taylor Mill4.4 mi NE
- Fairview4.5 mi NE
- Crestview Hills4.8 mi N
- Lakeside Park5.4 mi N
- Covington5.6 mi N
- Florence6.0 mi NW
- Fort Mitchell6.1 mi N
- Fort Wright6.1 mi N
- Erlanger6.3 mi NW
- Ryland Heights6.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Independence, KY?
28,676 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, KY?
The ZIP code of Independence is 41051.
What is the elevation of Independence?
899 feet (274 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Edgewood (3.6 mi), Elsmere (3.8 mi), Taylor Mill (4.4 mi), Fairview (4.5 mi), Crestview Hills (4.8 mi).
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