Independence is located in Wright county Minnesota with a geographic area of 32.4 square miles. The total population in Independence is 3,778 with 51.7% male and 48.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.6% of the population, under age 18 equal 30.3% of the population and over age 65 is 14.9% of the population. The median household income is $180,357, per capita income is $71,824. There are a total of 1,108 housing units with 95.9% owner occupied. Education includes 12.2% of residents that are high school graduates and 71.8% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Independence in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 9 degrees.
