North Hennepin News

Of the 3,778 people living in Independence in 2020, 48.3 percent (1,823) were women and 51.7 percent (1,955) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Hennepin News.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 57. In the 65 and over age range, there were 330 females and 233 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	1,007	26.7
Females 18 and over	1,064	28.2
Males 65 and over	233	6.2
Females 65 and over	330	8.7

Source: US Census Bureau