Independence, Missouri Population 2022
Independence is a city located in Jackson County Missouri. Independence has a 2020 population of 115,637. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.30% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 116,891 in 2010.
The average household income in Independence is $66,133 with a poverty rate of 15.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $864 per month, and the median house value is $114,100. The median age in Independence is 40.1 years, 37.8 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
Independence Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independencewas:
- White: 79.63%
- Black or African American: 7.96%
- Other race: 6.15%
- Two or more races: 3.04%
- Asian: 1.45%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.31%
- Native American: 0.46%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93,231 | 79.63% |
| Black or African American | 9,325 | 7.96% |
| Some Other Race | 7,201 | 6.15% |
| Two or More Races | 3,559 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 1,697 | 1.45% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1,534 | 1.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 537 | 0.46% |
Independence Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 48,087 | 2.41 | 60.7 |
| Married | 19,967 | 3.13 | 78.4 |
| Non Family | 18,708 | 1.21 | 51 |
| Female | 7,444 | 3.28 | 39 |
| Male | 1,968 | 3.2 | 54.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,625 | 3.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,731 | 7.05% |
| High School Graduate | 30,010 | 36.94% |
| Some College | 20,513 | 25.25% |
| Associates Degree | 6,423 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,653 | 13.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,283 | 6.50% |
Independence Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67,225 | 61,408 | 13,761 |
| Hispanic | 5,337 | 3,504 | 655 |
| Black | 4,984 | 4,708 | 729 |
| Other Race | 2,933 | 1,669 | 321 |
| Asian | 1,299 | 990 | 437 |
| 2+ Races | 1,225 | 1,115 | 225 |
| Islander | 798 | 738 | 27 |
| Native American | 402 | 387 | 131 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 96.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.64%.
$36,554
Average Earnings
$42,962
Average Male
$30,603
Average Female
Independence Language by Age
Independence Language
92.41% of Independence residents speak only English, while 7.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.56% of the population.
Independence Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87,796 | 10,063 | 11.46% |
| Other | 3,178 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 10,978 | 3,113 | 28.36% |
| Black | 9,120 | 2,791 | 30.60% |
| Multiple | 3,548 | 464 | 13.08% |
| Islander | 1,534 | 87 | 5.67% |
| Asian | 1,682 | 76 | 4.52% |
| Native | 537 | 68 | 12.66% |
15.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.50%
Male Poverty Rate
17.41%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Independence
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence is Black, with 30.60% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.33%.
Independence Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Independence Married by Age and Sex
Independence Marriage
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.
Independence Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,002 | 10.54% |
| Black | 269 | 4.50% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 93 | 6.09% |
| Asian | 22 | 1.61% |
| Islander | 20 | 2.16% |
| Other Race | 14 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.44% |
Independence Veterans by Education
4.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.54%
Born in Independence
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
2.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.06% of Independence residents were born in the United States, with 67.54% having been born in Missouri. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 115,637 | -345 | -0.30% |
| 2021 | 115,982 | -345 | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 116,327 | -345 | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 116,672 | -345 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 117,017 | -180 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 117,197 | -71 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 117,268 | 8 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 117,260 | -245 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 117,505 | 224 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 117,281 | -37 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 117,318 | 401 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 116,917 | 26 | 0.02% |
| 2010 | 116,891 | 3,603 | 0.31% |
| 2000 | 113,288 | 987 | 0.09% |
| 1990 | 112,301 | 504 | 0.04% |
| 1980 | 111,797 | 167 | 0.01% |
| 1970 | 111,630 | 49,302 | 6.00% |
| 1960 | 62,328 | 25,365 | 5.36% |
| 1950 | 36,963 | 20,897 | 8.69% |
| 1940 | 16,066 | 770 | 0.49% |
| 1930 | 15,296 | 3,610 | 2.73% |
| 1920 | 11,686 | 1,827 | 1.71% |
| 1910 | 9,859 | 2,885 | 3.52% |
| 1900 | 6,974 | 594 | 0.89% |
| 1890 | 6,380 | 3,234 | 7.33% |
| 1880 | 3,146 | -38 | -0.12% |
| 1870 | 3,184 | 20 | 0.06% |
| 1860 | 3,164 | 0.00% |