Independence township is located in Montgomery County Kansas. Independence township has a 2024 population of 2,182. Independence township is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,249 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence township is $81,606 with a poverty rate of 17.17%. The median age in Independence township is 33.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 29.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,772 | 86.98% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 5.9% |
| Native American | 102 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.13% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,018 | 2.96 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 645 | 3.47 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.17 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Female | 170 | 2.79 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 13 | 6.38 | 100 | 0 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 6.07% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 16.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 400 | 20.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 592 | 30.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 370 | 19.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,723 | 1,625 | 445 |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 77 | 30 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 7 |
| Black | 36 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 27.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,600 | $0 | $39,550 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,544 | $40,469 | $43,750 |
| High School Graduate | $45,650 | $48,098 | $17,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,089 | $31,331 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,742 | $48,614 | $34,542 |
| Some College | $44,583 | $68,295 | $33,750 |
$41,742
Average Earnings
$48,614
Average Male
$34,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.85% of Independence township residents speak only English, while 2.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,667 | 426 | 15.97% |
| Native | 99 | 74 | 74.75% |
| Black | 54 | 18 | 33.33% |
17.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.49%
Male Poverty Rate
21.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence township is Native, with 74.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence township is White, with 15.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.63% |
| Some College | 7.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.96% |
| Female Employed | 20.25% |
| Male Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,392 | $88,990 |
| Households | $63,043 | $81,606 |
| Married Families | $93,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,354 | $43,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.5%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
134
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 6.33% |
| Black | 7 | 11.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.52%
Born in Independence township
98.68%
Native Born
1.32%
Foreign Born
1.32%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.68% of Independence township residents were born in the United States, with 74.52% having been born in Kansas. 1.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,102 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 2,118 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,134 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,150 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 2,166 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,182 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,198 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 2,214 | -22 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,236 | -13 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,249 | 57 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 2,192 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 2,205 | -22 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,227 | -33 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 2,260 | -40 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 2,300 | -38 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 2,338 | -23 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 2,361 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 2,365 | -19 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2,384 | -36 | -1.49% |
| 2010 | 2,420 | 0 | 0% |