This was 14.6 percent lower than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 761.
97.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Independence CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 13 | 2.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 201 | 37.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 20 | 3.7 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 53 | 9.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 100 | 18.6 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 6.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 92 | 17.1 |
| Master's degree | 19 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 3 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 4 | 0.7 |
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