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Independence is a city in Kenton County, in the Cincinnati metro area.
Independence is in the Bluegrass region.
The community was named to celebrate Kenton County's separation from Campbell County
The latitude of Independence is 38.943N. The longitude is -84.544W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 899 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 17,070.
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$51,002National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Independence demographic reports
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33% of Independence residents report German ancestry, and 16% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Independence ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - KY data
- Birth, marriage & death records
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- Independence area cemeteries
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- Cemetery record compendium
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- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
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- Local ordinances in Kentucky (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Kentucky
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Independence was $20,191, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Wage estimates
- Kenton County economic census
- Kenton County economic summary
- Kenton County employment growth
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- Kentucky economic data
19% of Independence residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Independence
- Colleges in Kentucky
- Learning Disabilities Association in Kentucky
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- Yearbooks (old) of Kentucky high schools
- Air pollution in Kenton County
- Diesel soot in Kenton County
- Land contamination in Kenton County
- Nature Conservancy projects in Kentucky
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Kenton County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Kentucky
- Kenton County Fair - July 16-21, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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- Independence local government Web site
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- Historic sites in or near Independence
- Historic sites in Kentucky
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- Kentucky state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Kenton County genealogy forum
Median rent in Independence, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $506. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,006.
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Libraries in Independence include Independence Branch ... View libraries
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- Census map of Independence area
- Historic maps of KY cities - Library of Congress
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- Nonprofit guide for Independence
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- Volunteer opportunities in or near Independence
- Aerial photo of Independence
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- Post cards of Kentucky communities
Kenton County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Independence political report.
- Kenton County Democratic party
- Kentucky Democratic party
- Kentucky Republican party
- Kentucky elections board
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- Churches, other places of worship in or near Independence
- Total membership by faith, in Kenton County
The average commute time for Independence workers is 25 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
A total of 2 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Independence between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a rate of 1.3 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.
- Monthly averages & records
- Major storms (searchable by county)
- National weather map
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