This was 14.2 percent higher than the state average of 48.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 3,778.
97 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Independence for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 70 | 3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 342 | 14.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 28 | 1.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 147 | 6.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 286 | 12.2 |
| Associate's degree | 116 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 928 | 39.7 |
| Master's degree | 328 | 14 |
| Professional school degree | 56 | 2.4 |
| Doctorate degree | 34 | 1.5 |
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