| Place Name | Independence |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50644 |
| County | Buchanan County |
| Area Code(s) | 319 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 5,988 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 1.64% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.02% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 1st |
| State House Districts | 64 |
| State Senate Districts | 32 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.02% |
| African American | 1.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.16% |