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Independence

Kansas · 9,846 residents · 7.669 sq mi
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Independence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,574. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $48,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,846
−2%since 1990
from 10,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,284 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,306 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+7%since 1990
from 35.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Independence
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,574
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,541 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,496
+24%since 1990
from $12,541 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.1%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(9,023)
Black6.9%(692)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(207)
Asian0.8%(84)
Diversity Score26.9%(2,689)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(8,364)
Black7.1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(378)
Asian0.6%(57)
Diversity Score27.3%(2,684)
Diversity Score
27
+1%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.8%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 12.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Kansas?

Independence, Kansas has about 9,846 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Kansas?

The typical household in Independence, Kansas earns about $29,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Kansas expensive?

In Independence, Kansas, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Kansas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Kansas?

About 13.1% of people in Independence, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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