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Independence

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

Independence is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Independence has a 2025 population of 11,793 . Independence is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -3.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,245 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence is $69,234 with a poverty rate of 19.86%. The median age in Independence is 40.3 years: 39.2 years for males, and 41.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.

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

Independence Population

Independence Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence includes 78.17% White, 11.8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (78.17%)

Black or African American (11.8%)

Two or more races (9.7%)

Asian (0.26%)

Other race (0.07%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,43078.17%
Black or African American1,42411.8%
Two or more races1,1709.7%
Asian310.26%
Other race80.07%

Independence Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence's average per capita income is $39,073. Household income levels show a median of $55,288. The poverty rate stands at 19.86%.

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$84,909-
Families$66,546$84,229
Households$55,288$69,234
Non Families$25,808$36,338

$39,073

Average Income

$55,288

Median Household Income

19.86%

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)