How long do people stay in their homes in Independence, KY?

Name: How long people stay in Independence, KY, 2020–2024
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20.9% (±3.5 points) of households in Independence, KY moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

14.3% have lived in it since before 2000.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Moved in 2020 or later: 20.9% (±3.5 points)
Since before 2000: 14.3%

When households in Independence moved in

Occupied housing units by year the householder moved in, 2020–2024
Moved in	Independence	Kenton County	Kentucky	United States
2023 or later	4.0% (±1.4 points)	4.4%	4.5%	4.6%
2020 to 2022	16.9% (±3.2 points)	18.9%	19.3%	20.2%
2010 to 2019	45.2% (±4.1 points)	39.1%	38.4%	39.6%
2000 to 2009	19.7% (±3.2 points)	16.1%	16.7%	16.4%
1990 to 1999	7.9% (±2.4 points)	10.5%	10.4%	9.6%
1989 or earlier	6.4% (±1.8 points)	10.9%	10.7%	9.5%

A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.

In Independence, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Kenton County (23.3%).

It is not measurably different from Kentucky (23.8%).

It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).

Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Independence

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence
Place	Distance	Households that moved in since 2020	Compared with this place
Independence	—	20.9% (±3.5 points)	—
Edgewood	3.6 mi	13.3% (±4.1 points)	Lower
Elsmere	3.9 mi	26.3% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Taylor Mill	4.4 mi	16.3% (±7.5 points)	Not measurably different
Fairview	4.5 mi	10.9% (±44.7 points)	Not measurably different
Crestview Hills	4.8 mi	22.0% (±7.2 points)	Not measurably different
Lakeside Park	5.4 mi	29.4% (±14.2 points)	Not measurably different
Covington	5.6 mi	30.5% (±2.8 points)	Higher
Florence	6.0 mi	29.8% (±3.6 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edgewood, KY (13.3%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Covington, KY (30.5%), Florence, KY (29.8%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Households that moved in since 2020 across Kenton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Households that moved in since 2020
5	Ludlow	27.5% (±7.2 points)
6	Elsmere	26.3% (±6.0 points)
7	Fort Mitchell	24.1% (±6.9 points)
8	Crestview Hills	22.0% (±7.2 points)
9	Erlanger	21.6% (±4.4 points)
10	Fort Wright	21.0% (±4.3 points)
11	Independence	20.9% (±3.5 points)
12	Villa Hills	20.1% (±5.0 points)
13	Taylor Mill	16.3% (±7.5 points)
14 (tie)	Bromley	16.0% (±14.4 points)
14 (tie)	Crescent Springs	16.0% (±7.5 points)
16	Edgewood	13.3% (±4.1 points)
17	Fairview	10.9% (±44.7 points)

Showing 13 of 18 places in Kenton County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Independence

How often do people move in Independence?

20.9% of households in Independence, KY moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many long-time residents does Independence have?

14.3% of households in Independence have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independence city, Kentucky

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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM

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