This was 23 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,342.
84.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Independence for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 140 | 15.2 |
| Regular high school diploma | 403 | 43.7 |
| GED or alternative credential | 40 | 4.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 54 | 5.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 112 | 12.1 |
| Associate's degree | 71 | 7.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 89 | 9.7 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 1.2 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 2 | 0.2 |
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