In 2023, Independence, MO had a population of 122k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $59,480. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Independence, MO declined from 122,218 to 121,944, a −0.224% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,415 to $59,480, a 3.6% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Independence, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.64%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.5%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.49%).
None of the households in Independence, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
96.7% of the residents in Independence, MO are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Independence, MO are Summit Salon Academy Kansas City (62 degrees awarded in 2022).
In 2023, the median property value in Independence, MO was $166,400, and the homeownership rate was 61%.
Most people in Independence, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Independence, MO was 2 cars per household.
