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Independence

Kansas · 8,548 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 $38,963. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,800. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,548
−13%since 2000
from 9,846 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,115 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+4%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Independence
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,963
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,898
+54%since 2000
from $15,496 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(8,364)
Black7.1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(378)
Asian0.6%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(2,684)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(6,508)
Black5.4%(459)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(704)
Asian0.8%(72)
Other6.2%(527)
Diversity Score45.8%(3,914)
Diversity Score
46
+68%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Kansas?

Independence, Kansas has about 8,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Kansas?

The typical household in Independence, Kansas earns about $38,963 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 $72,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Kansas?

About 22.6% 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 21.0% 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 1,464 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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