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Independence, Iowa

Independence is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,014 at the 2000 census. 2005 census estimates show a population of 6,054. It is the county seat of Buchanan County .

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Among the most common occupations in Independence are Management, professional, and related occupations, 28%. Sales and office occupations, 22%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 20%. Approximately 70 percent of workers in Independence, Iowa work for companies, 19 percent work for the government and 8 percent are self-employed.

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Independence Industries

The leading industries in Independence, Iowa are Educational, health and social services, 26%; Manufacturing, 22%; and Retail trade, 13%. Simply Hired's Independence job listings indicate that the following industries in Independence are hiring the most workers: Outpatient Surgery Centers, Trauma Centers, Clinics & Outpatient Services, Architectural Metal Products Mfg and Agricultural Machinery Mfg.

Independence Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Independence, Iowa is $26,379, and the median income of households in Independence was $36,554.
 

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Independence, IA

$26,000
 

Independence Unemployment Rate

Independence has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Independence Trends data, the number of Independence, Iowa jobs has increased by 31% since March 2008.
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Independence Employment Statistics

Population of Independence
Total population 6,014
Male 46.99%
Female 53.01%
Median age 39.1
  
Independence Housing
Owner-occupied homes 72.7%
Median cost of a home $75,600
Median mortgage payment $449
Renter-occupied homes 27.3%
Vacant housing 6.8%
Median monthly rent $371
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $31,161
Median for all female full-time $21,597
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 7%
$10,000 to $14,999 7%
$15,000 to $24,999 18%
$25,000 to $34,999 15%
$35,000 to $49,999 19%
$50,000 to $74,999 19%
$75,000 to $99,999 9%
$100,000 to $149,999 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 2%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9%
High school graduate 39%
Some college, no degree 21%
Associate's degree 8%
Bachelor's degree 13%
Graduate degree 4%
  
Marital Status
Never married 22%
Currently married 58%
Separated 1%
Widowed 12%
Divorced 7%
  
Race
White 99%
Black or African American 0%
Asian 1%
Other 0%
  
Independence Commute
Carpool 7.3%
Public transportation 0.0%
Average travel time 20 minutes