Independence is a somewhat small city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 6,179 people and two associated neighborhoods, Independence is the 67th largest community in Iowa.

The citizens of Independence are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 24.05% of adults in Independence having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $33,947, which is middle income relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $135,788 for a family of four. However, Independence contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Independence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Independence residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Independence include German, Irish, English, Norwegian, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.