Independence township

County:: Jackson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 61.157
State:: Missouri

Independence township is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Independence township has a 2025 population of 278. Independence township is currently declining at a rate of -2.46% annually and its population has decreased by -8.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 305 in 2020.

The average household income in Independence township is $81,679 with a poverty rate of 11.83%. The median age in Independence township is 35.1 years: 30.2 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Independence township includes 91.42% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	309	91.42%
Two or more races	26	7.69%
Black or African American	2	0.59%
Asian	1	0.3%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Independence township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Independence township's average per capita income is $46,442. Household income levels show a median of $57,143. The poverty rate stands at 11.83%.

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	$106,875	-
Families	$59,286	$95,135
Households	$57,143	$81,679
Non Families	$41,750	$55,395

$46,442

Average Income

$57,143

Median Household Income

11.83%

Poverty Rate