Independence, Minnesota

Independence
Location of the city of Independence
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°1′3″N 93°41′58″W / 45.01750°N 93.69944°W / 45.01750; -93.69944
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Government
  MayorBrad Spencer
Area
  City
34.58 sq mi (89.55 km2)
  Land32.43 sq mi (84.00 km2)
  Water2.15 sq mi (5.56 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
  City
3,755
  Density115.78/sq mi (44.70/km2)
  Metro
3,279,833
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (Central)
ZIP codes
55357, 55359
Area code763
FIPS code27-30842
GNIS feature ID0645396
Websitehttps://www.ci.independence.mn.us

Independence is a rural city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. Most of the city is agricultural land with dense woods and numerous lakes. It is named after Lake Independence, a large lake on the community's eastern boundary.

The population was 3,504 at the 2010 census. U.S. Highway 12 serves as a main route in the community.