Independence, IA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Independence increased by 227. In this period, the peak population was 6,188 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,961 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,939 | -22 | -0.37% |
| 2002 | 5,904 | -35 | -0.59% |
| 2003 | 5,909 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2004 | 5,942 | 33 | 0.56% |
| 2005 | 5,964 | 22 | 0.37% |
| 2006 | 6,024 | 60 | 1.01% |
| 2007 | 6,065 | 41 | 0.68% |
| 2008 | 6,080 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 2009 | 6,051 | -29 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 5,972 | -79 | -1.31% |
| 2011 | 5,949 | -23 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 5,975 | 26 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 5,979 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 6,019 | 40 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 6,022 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 5,988 | -34 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 6,034 | 46 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 6,064 | 30 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 6,118 | 54 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 6,089 | -29 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 6,168 | 79 | 1.30% |
| 2022 | 6,175 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 6,188 | 13 | 0.21% |
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Independence, IA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Independence's population increased by 11 (0.18%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Independence's population increased by 117 (1.96%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Independence's population increased by 99 (1.63%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Independence's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,188.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Independence's population peaked in year 2023 at 6,188.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Independence's population was lowest in year 2002 at 5,904.
Independence, IA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Independence grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Independence had an average annual population growth rate of 0.17% per year. Overall the population grew 3.81% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Independence annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.17% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Independence population grew the most, with an increase of 79 people (a 1.30% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Independence population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 79 people (a 1.31% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Independence, IA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Independence's population increased by 20 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 7 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 13 (0.21%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Independence, IA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Independence increased by 209 (3.50%). The population was highest at 6,188 in the year 2023 and lowest at 5,988 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)