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Independence

Missouri · 123,011 residents · 77.989 sq mi
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Independence has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,797. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
123,011
+9%since 2000
from 113,288 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,577 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
111K114K118K121K124K1990201020202024Independence
2024122K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,797
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,012 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,197
+45%since 2000
from $19,384 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$871
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(102,040)
Black2.5%(2,874)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(4,175)
Asian0.7%(783)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.9%(19,161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(85,754)
Black8.4%(10,345)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(15,042)
Asian1.2%(1,444)
Other5.5%(6,825)
Diversity Score57.2%(70,343)
Diversity Score
57
+238%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Independence, Missouri?

Independence, Missouri has about 123,011 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Independence, Missouri?

The typical household in Independence, Missouri earns about $50,797 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 $121,200, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Independence, Missouri?

About 20.0% 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 14.0% 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 10,710 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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