CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Independence

Missouri · 113,288 residents · 77.989 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,012. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $76,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

113,288
+1%since 1990
from 112,301 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,453 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,440 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.8
+10%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
111K114K118K121K124K1990201020202024Independence
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,012
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,242 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,384
+47%since 1990
from $13,208 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
32.2% rent
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Independence on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(108,291)
Black1.4%(1,575)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(2,168)
Asian0.7%(770)
Diversity Score13%(14,631)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(102,040)
Black2.5%(2,874)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(4,175)
Asian0.7%(783)
Diversity Score16.9%(19,161)
17
+30%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−30%since 1990
from 21.6 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.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Independence

Head to head

Compare Independence to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Missouri?

Independence, Missouri has about 113,288 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Independence, Missouri?

The typical household in Independence, Missouri earns about $38,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Independence, Missouri expensive?

In Independence, Missouri, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Missouri?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Independence, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Independence, Missouri?

About 8.6% of people in Independence, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Independence, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Independence, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 987 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →