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Independence township

County:
Jackson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
109.77
State:
Missouri

Independence township is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Independence township has a 2026 population of 11,785. Independence township is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -3.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,245 in 2020.

The median household income in Independence township is $55,521 with a poverty rate of 18.37%. The median age in Independence township is 41.8 years: 41 years for males, and 43 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males.

11.8K
Total Population
107
Density (mi²)
-8 -0.07%
Growth

Independence township Population

Independence township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,785-8-0.07%
202511,793-8-0.07%
202411,801-8-0.07%
202311,809-142-1.19%
202211,951-106-0.88%
202112,057-188-1.54%
202012,245-25-0.2%
201911,950-107-0.89%
201812,057-257-2.09%
201712,314-175-1.4%
201612,489-76-0.6%
201512,565-174-1.37%
201412,739-156-1.21%
201312,895-24-0.19%
201212,919-58-0.45%
201112,977-14-0.11%
201012,950-6-0.05%

Median Age

Overall: 41.8 years
Female: 43 years
Male: 41 years

Independence township Adults

There are 9,001 adults, (2,417 of whom are seniors) in Independence township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 6,250 (52.3%)
Male: 5,710 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence township includes 78.36% White, 9.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,37278.36%
Two or more races1,30610.92%
Black or African American1,1949.98%
Asian830.69%
Other race50.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1541.29%
White900.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White9,28277.61%
Black or African American1,1949.98%
Two or more races1,1529.63%
Asian830.69%
Other race50.04%

Independence township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence township 's average per capita income is $40,082. Household income levels show a median of $55,521. The poverty rate stands at 18.37%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$84,175-
Families$68,916$84,588
Households$55,521$67,600
Non Families$26,311$33,398

$40,082

Average Income

$55,521

Median Household Income

18.37%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)