Independence, Kentucky

Independence is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. 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.

Independence, Kentucky
City
Kenton County Courthouse
Location in Kenton County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 38°57′04″N 84°32′59″W
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)
Elevation
774 ft (236 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total28,676
  Estimate 
(2022)
29,326
  Density1,632.66/sq mi (630.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
41051
Area code859
FIPS code21-39142
GNIS feature ID2404755
Websitewww.cityofindependence.org
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