Independence, Kentucky

Independence, Kentucky
Kenton County Courthouse
Kenton County Courthouse
Flag of Independence, Kentucky
Location in Kenton County, Kentucky
Location in Kenton County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 38°57′04″N 84°32′59″W / 38.95111°N 84.54972°W / 38.95111; -84.54972
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyKenton
Named forEstablishment of Kenton County
Government
 • MayorChris Reinersman
Area
 • Total17.80 sq mi (46.11 km2)
 • Land17.56 sq mi (45.49 km2)
 • Water0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total28,676
 • Estimate 
(2022)[3]
29,326
 • Density1,632.66/sq mi (630.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
41051[2]
Area code859
FIPS code21-39142
GNIS feature ID2404755
Websitewww.cityofindependence.org

Independence is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States.[4] It is one of its county's two seats of government. The population was 28,676 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the third largest city in Northern Kentucky after Covington and Florence, and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Independence, Kentucky
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Kentucky: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.