Independence, Oregon
City · Population 10,295 · #52 in Oregon
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About Independence
Independence, OR is a close-knit town located in central Oregon, home to 10,295 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Independence holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,432 residents per square mile.
📰 Independence News Today
- Schedule - Central Panthers (Independence, OR) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 7
- Small Oregon town's service fees may head to ballot after backlash Statesman Journal · Jul 3
- New Fresh Hop Beer Festival Debuts in Oregon's Willamette Valley During 2026 Hop Harvest Season Brewers Association · Jun 4
- Here’s how Oregon is celebrating America’s 250th year of independence oregoncapitalchronicle.com · Jun 26
- Independence Police arrest Central School District teacher on child sex crimes KATU · Jul 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Independence Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Independence — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,295.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Independence
- Lucky Dragon — chinese
- The Inferno — argentinian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Independence Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Independence
- Inspriation Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Buena Vista County Park reviews ★
- Henry Hill Park reviews ★
- Mountain Fir Park reviews ★
- Pfaff Park reviews ★
- Pioneer Park reviews ★
- Riverview City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Independence
- Central High School
- Independence Elementary School
- Talmadge Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,295
Rank in state#52 of 240
Land area3 sq mi
Density3,432/sq mi
Coordinates44.8578, -123.1977