Independence is located in Jackson County, Missouri. Independence has a 2025 population of 11,502. Independence is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,236 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence is $69,234 with a poverty rate of 19.86%.The median age in Independence is 40.3 years: 39.2 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Independence includes 78.17% White, 11.8% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
White (78.2%)
Black or African American (11.8%)
Two or more races (9.7%)
Asian (0.3%)
Other race (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 9,430 | 78.17% |
Black or African American | 1,424 | 11.8% |
Two or more races | 1,170 | 9.7% |
Asian | 31 | 0.26% |
Other race | 8 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Independence's average per capita income is $39,073. Household income levels show a median of $55,288. The poverty rate stands at 19.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $84,909 | - |
Families | $66,546 | $84,229 |
Households | $55,288 | $69,234 |
Non Families | $25,808 | $36,338 |
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