Demographics & People — Independence, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,695 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,700 |
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| Median Age | 44.7 |
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| Total Households | 1,316 |
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| Family Households | 1,112 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1102 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,256 |
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| Black or African American | 53 |
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| Asian | 65 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,362 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 731 |
| Norwegian | 421 |
| Swedish | 377 |
| European | 304 |
| Irish | 228 |
| English | 228 |
| French (except Basque) | 190 |
| Other groups | 152 |
| Scandinavian | 136 |
Language
| English Only | 3,323 |
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| Spanish | 14 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,396 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 121 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,648 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Independence, Minnesota.
