State
County
Land Area
7.7 sq mi
Density
1,099.2/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.93%
Growth Since 2010
-11.15%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Independence is a city located in Kansas. With a 2020 population of 8,426, it is the 42nd largest city in Kansas and the 3473rd largest city in the United States. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -11.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,483 in 2010. Independence reached it's highest population of 12,782 in 1930. Spanning over 8 miles, Independence has a population density of 1,099 people per square mile.
The average household income in Independence is $51,729 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $680 per month, and the median house value is $80,700. The median age in Independence is 39.4 years, 32.3 years for males, and 48.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,307 | 84.01% |
| Black or African American | 567 | 6.52% |
| Two or More Races | 385 | 4.43% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 117 | 1.35% |
| Some Other Race | 110 | 1.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.53% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,847 | 2.2 | 62 |
| Non Family | 1,677 | 1.13 | 52.2 |
| Married | 1,405 | 3.07 | 80.3 |
| Female | 509 | 3.15 | 54.4 |
| Male | 256 | 2.56 | 40.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 2.35% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 389 | 6.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,734 | 29.55% |
| Some College | 1,655 | 28.20% |
| Associates Degree | 773 | 13.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 659 | 11.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 520 | 8.86% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,905 | 4,504 | 950 |
| Hispanic | 371 | 302 | 64 |
| Black | 291 | 242 | 43 |
| Native American | 109 | 101 | 13 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 77 |
| Multiple Races | 98 | 98 | 32 |
| Other Race | 94 | 46 | |
| Islander | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.33%.
$30,098
Average Earnings
$33,271
Average Male
$25,948
Average Female
95.23% of Independence residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.21% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,477 | 1,119 | 17.28% |
| Hispanic | 789 | 222 | 28.14% |
| Black | 537 | 94 | 17.50% |
| Multiple | 385 | 63 | 16.36% |
| Other | 110 | 31 | 28.18% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.98%
Male Poverty Rate
17.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is Other, with 28.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is Multiple, with 16.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.46%.
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 545 | 9.44% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 9.86% |
| Black | 25 | 5.90% |
| 2 or More | 15 | 9.32% |
| Indian | 8 | 6.84% |
7.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.71%
Native Born
3.29%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
2.31%
Naturalized
96.71% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 66.62% having been born in Kansas. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,426 | -79 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 8,505 | -79 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 8,584 | -87 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 8,671 | -138 | -1.57% |
| 2016 | 8,809 | -168 | -1.87% |
| 2015 | 8,977 | -180 | -1.97% |
| 2014 | 9,157 | -100 | -1.08% |
| 2013 | 9,257 | 18 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 9,239 | -64 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 9,303 | -155 | -1.64% |
| 2010 | 9,458 | -388 | -0.40% |
| 2000 | 9,846 | -184 | -0.18% |
| 1990 | 10,030 | -568 | -0.55% |
| 1980 | 10,598 | 251 | 0.24% |
| 1970 | 10,347 | -875 | -0.81% |
| 1960 | 11,222 | -113 | -0.10% |
| 1950 | 11,335 | -230 | -0.20% |
| 1940 | 11,565 | -1,217 | -1.00% |
| 1930 | 12,782 | 862 | 0.70% |
| 1920 | 11,920 | 1,440 | 1.30% |
| 1910 | 10,480 | 5,629 | 8.01% |
| 1900 | 4,851 | 1,724 | 4.49% |
| 1890 | 3,127 | 212 | 0.70% |
| 1880 | 2,915 | 0.00% |