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Independence, Kentucky

Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 19,065 at the 2005 census. It is one of two county seats of Kenton County . In 1842 the county of Campbell was split to form a new county, Kenton, named after a pioneer who'd helped explore the territory, Simon Kenton. The city of Independence was incorporated in 1842 to mark its independence from Campbell County.

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Among the most common occupations in Independence are Sales and office occupations, 32%. Management, professional, and related occupations, 25%. and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 16%. Approximately 82 percent of workers in Independence, Kentucky work for companies, 11 percent work for the government and 4 percent are self-employed.

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Independence Industries

The leading industries in Independence, Kentucky are Manufacturing, 16%; Educational, health and social services, 15%; and Retail trade, 12%. Simply Hired's Independence job listings indicate that the following industries in Independence are hiring the most workers: Commercial Banking, Industrial Loan Companies, Clinics & Outpatient Services, Computer Makers and Computer Equipment Mfg.

Independence Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Independence, Kentucky is $33,010, and the median income of households in Independence was $51,002.
 

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Independence, KY

$33,000
 

Independence Unemployment Rate

Independence has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Independence Trends data, the number of Independence, Kentucky jobs has increased by 25% since March 2008.
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Independence Employment Statistics

Population of Independence
Total population 14,982
Male 50.41%
Female 49.59%
Median age 31.3
  
Independence Housing
Owner-occupied homes 76.8%
Median cost of a home $114,600
Median mortgage payment $751
Renter-occupied homes 23.2%
Vacant housing 3.9%
Median monthly rent $587
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $39,213
Median for all female full-time $26,807
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2%
$15,000 to $24,999 9%
$25,000 to $34,999 10%
$35,000 to $49,999 23%
$50,000 to $74,999 30%
$75,000 to $99,999 12%
$100,000 to $149,999 7%
$150,000 to $199,999 0%
$200,000 or more 1%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10%
High school graduate 39%
Some college, no degree 23%
Associate's degree 5%
Bachelor's degree 14%
Graduate degree 5%
  
Marital Status
Never married 22%
Currently married 60%
Separated 1%
Widowed 4%
Divorced 12%
  
Race
White 98%
Black or African American 1%
Asian 0%
Other 1%
  
Independence Commute
Carpool 12.0%
Public transportation 1.9%
Average travel time 25 minutes