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Independence is a city in Hennepin County, in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
The latitude of Independence is 45.025N. The longitude is -93.707W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 978 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 3,504.
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$79,126National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Independence demographic reports
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34% of Independence residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Independence ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - MN data
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- Independent living centers in Minnesota
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Independence was $35,753, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Minnesota economic data
35% of Independence residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Hennepin County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in Minnesota
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Recycling info for Hennepin County
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- Post history questions in Hennepin County genealogy forum
Median rent in Independence, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $725. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,789.
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Hennepin County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Independence political report.
- Minnesota Democratic party
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- Hennepin County elections board
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The average commute time for Independence workers is 29 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
- Monthly averages & records
- Major storms (searchable by county)
- National weather map
