Categories in Independence, Iowa
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Independence, Iowa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 92 | 31 years |
| Lawyers legal | 49 | 34 years |
| Restaurants | 43 | 33 years |
| Public administration | 37 | 34 years |
| Shopping | 37 | 40 years |
| Construction of buildings | 33 | 31 years |
| Religion | 30 | 58 years |
| Unreachable | 29 | 50 years |
| Real estate | 28 | 34 years |
| Public parks | 27 | — |
| Corporate management | 27 | 29 years |
| Shopping other | 26 | 25 years |
| Social work | 25 | 30 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 25 | — |
| Car repair | 25 | 47 years |
| Other construction | 24 | 108 years |
| Financial services | 23 | 148 years |
| Beauty salons | 21 | 32 years |
| Education | 18 | 57 years |
| Accountants | 18 | 32 years |
Independence, Iowa Facts
| Area | 5.9 mi² |
| Population | 5,961 |
| Male Population | 2,803 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 3,158 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +29.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.4% |
| Median Age | 41.1 years (Male: 38.9, Female: 42.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $54,256 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 319 |
| Neighborhoods | Independence |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 42.46860, -91.88934 |
| Zip Codes | 50644 |
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Independence, Iowa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,592 | 5,162 | 5,764 | 5,623 | 5,961 | 6,000 | 6,058 |
| Population Density | 773.5 / mi² | 869.6 / mi² | 971 / mi² | 947.2 / mi² | 1,004.2 / mi² | 1,010.7 / mi² | 1,020.5 / mi² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridIndependence, Iowa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, Iowa | +29.8% | +15.5% | +3.4% |
| Iowa | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Independence, Iowa Median Age
Median Age: 41.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, Iowa | 41.1 yrs | 42.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs |
| Iowa | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Independence, Iowa Population Density
Population Density: 1,004 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, Iowa | 5,961 | 5.94 sq mi | 1,004 / mi² |
| Iowa | 3.1 million | 56,272.8 sq mi | 54.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Independence, Iowa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Independence, Iowa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Independence, Iowa Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,739 | $27,848 | $38,728 | $50,232 | $39,145 | $55,122 | $50,215 | $54,256 |
| Total GDP | $14.4M | $19.8M | $27.7M | $35.8M | $28.3M | $40.4M | $37.1M | $40.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Independence, Iowa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence, Iowa | 109,720 tn | 18.41 tn | 18,482.8 tons/mi² |
| Iowa | 60,512,078 tn | 19.6 tn | 1,075.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Independence, Iowa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 109,720 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.41 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 18,482.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Independence, Iowa
Independence is a city in and the county seat of Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,966 in the 2010 census, a decline from 6,014 in the 2000 census.
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