Independence is located in Kenton county Kentucky with a geographic area of 17.6 square miles. The total population in Independence is 28,119 with 49.6% male and 50.4% female. Children under age 5 represent 8.2% of the population, under age 18 equal 27.0% of the population and over age 65 is 9.6% of the population. The median household income is $79,929, per capita income is $31,263. There are a total of 9,507 housing units with 79.7% owner occupied. Education includes 23.6% of residents that are high school graduates and 33.2% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Independence in the summer is 74 degrees, and in the winter 36 degrees.
