This was 7.9 percent higher than the state average of 33.6 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 28,119.
93.1 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 | 1,263 | 6.9 |
| Regular high school diploma | 4,649 | 25.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 615 | 3.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,373 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 2,813 | 15.4 |
| Associate's degree | 1,978 | 10.8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,029 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 1,367 | 7.5 |
| Professional school degree | 200 | 1.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 35 | 0.2 |
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