Independence, Minnesota

For the small community in northern Minnesota, see Independence, St. Louis County, Minnesota.

Independence
City
Location of the city of Independence within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°1′3″N 93°41′58″W
Country	United States
State	Minnesota
County	Hennepin
Government
• Mayor	Marvin Johnson
Area
• City	34.58 sq mi (89.55 km2)
• Land	32.43 sq mi (84.00 km2)
• Water	2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Population  (2020)
• City	3,755
• Density	115.78/sq mi (44.70/km2)
• Metro	3,279,833
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (Central)
ZIP codes	55357, 55359
Area code	763
FIPS code	27-30842
GNIS feature ID	0645396
Website	https://www.ci.independence.mn.us

Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary.

The population was 3,504 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 34.56 square miles (89.51 km²), of which 32.37 square miles (83.84 km²) is land and 2.19 square miles (5.67 km²) is water. Independence is 24 miles west of Minneapolis.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	223		—
1870	502		125.1%
1880	842		67.7%
1890	1,035		22.9%
1900	1,368		32.2%
1910	1,427		4.3%
1920	1,269		−11.1%
1930	1,184		−6.7%
1940	1,207		1.9%
1950	1,203		−0.3%
1960	1,446		20.2%
1970	1,993		37.8%
1980	2,640		32.5%
1990	2,822		6.9%
2000	3,236		14.7%
2010	3,504		8.3%
2020	3,755		7.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,504 people, 1,241 households, and 1,009 families living in the city. The population density was 108.2 inhabitants per square mile (41.8/km²). There were 1,305 housing units at an average density of 40.3 per square mile (15.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 1,241 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.7% were non-families. 14.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 45.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.6% were from 25 to 44; 38.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,236 people, 1,088 households, and 908 families living in the city. The population density was 99.3 inhabitants per square mile (38.3/km²). There were 1,115 housing units at an average density of 34.2 per square mile (13.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White, 0.09% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 1,088 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $79,126, and the median income for a family was $82,143. Males had a median income of $50,793 versus $40,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,753. About 0.8% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics

Independence has been a Republican jurisdiction in Minnesota in recent years. The city has voted for every Republican presidential nominee since 1980, with the last five campaigns carrying the town by a margin of over 25 points each.

Politics

Presidential election results 1960–2024

Precinct General Election Results

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2024	58.2% 1,517	39.2% 1,022	2.7% 69
2020	57.7% 1,545	40.3% 1,080	2.0% 54
2016	58.6% 1,428	32.5% 793	8.9% 216
2012	65.3% 1,593	33.8% 825	0.9% 23
2008	63.1% 1,463	35.1% 813	1.8% 41
2004	66.0% 1,516	32.9% 755	1.1% 25
2000	61.5% 1,180	32.0% 615	6.5% 125
1996	48.4% 780	38.5% 621	13.1% 211
1992	42.4% 704	28.3% 469	29.3% 487
1988	57.8% 846	42.2% 617	0.0% 0
1984	62.7% 860	37.3% 511	0.0% 0
1980	49.7% 655	40.9% 539	9.4% 123
1976	46.7% 551	50.7% 598	2.6% 31
1972	58.1% 547	40.1% 377	1.8% 17
1968	47.0% 373	47.7% 379	5.3% 42
1964	49.9% 328	49.8% 327	0.3% 2
1960	58.9% 369	41.0% 257	0.1% 1

External links

• City Website