Independence is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 10178 residents.. The poverty rate of Independence is 9%, which is 36% lower than national average. The typical household in Independence earns $54617 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 41.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Independence, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Independence remained 6.4%, which is 36% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Independence, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 43% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Independence is 107, which is 7% higher than national average. Median home value in Independence is $220100 , which is 4% lower than national average. While median income in Independence remained $54617, which is 19% lower than national average.