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 2025 population of 11,502. Independence township is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,236 in 2020.

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

Demographics

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

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	9,430	78.17%
Black or African American	1,424	11.8%
Two or more races	1,170	9.7%
Asian	31	0.26%
Other race	8	0.07%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Independence township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence township'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