Independence, Kansas

Independence is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,548. It was named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. It is "home" of Independence Community College.

Independence, Kansas
Memorial Hall (2017)
Location within Montgomery County and Kansas
KDOT map of Montgomery County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°13′32″N 95°43′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMontgomery
Founded1869 (Colfax)
Incorporated1870
Named forUnited States Declaration of Independence
Government
  TypeCommission/City Manager
  MayorLouis Ysusi
  City ManagerKelly Passauer
Area
  Total7.67 sq mi (19.88 km2)
  Land7.67 sq mi (19.86 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total8,548
  Density1,100/sq mi (430/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
67301
Area code620
FIPS code20-33875
GNIS ID485598
Websiteindependenceks.gov
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