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Independence is a city in Polk County, in the Salem metro area.
The community was named for Independence, MO
[NOTE: This is not the only community in Oregon named Independence. For links to other places called Independence, OR, see the Duplicate Names box at right.]
The latitude of Independence is 44.851N. The longitude is -123.185W.
It is in the Pacific Standard time zone. Elevation is 167 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 6,974.
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$36,790National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Independence demographic reports
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15% of Independence residents report German ancestry, and 9% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Independence ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Independence was $13,933, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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13% of Independence residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Historic districts in Independence include Independence Historic District ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Independence, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $543. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $893.
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Libraries in Independence include Independence Public Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Independence include Polk County Itemizer-Observer
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Polk County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Independence political report.
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The average commute time for Independence workers is 24 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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