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Independence, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

121,740population

39median age

This community is a community of 121,740 with a median age of 39. The population is predominantly White (68.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (13.3%). Median household income is $60,339. 89.5% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 60.9%, with a median home value of $172,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.5%83,395

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%16,198

Black

10.6%12,948

Two or More

5.2%6,336

Asian

1.2%1,405

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%703

Other

0.4%464

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%291

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%4,532

High School Diploma

31.4%26,447

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%6,935

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%11,977

Associate's Degree

8.3%7,021

Bachelor's Degree

14.6%12,260

Master's Degree

5.9%4,928

Professional Degree

1.1%922

Doctorate

0.4%363

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

7.4%

Housingi

$172,900median home value

$1,109median rent

60.9%homeownership

56,084total units

8.2%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 60.9%

Renter 39.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%1,543

$50K–$100K

9.3%2,918

$100K–$150K

20.9%6,558

$150K–$200K

24.2%7,574

$200K–$300K

25.8%8,103

$300K–$500K

12.9%4,047

$500K–$1M

1.9%590

$1M+

0.1%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,138

$500–$750

1,829

$750–$1,000

4,564

$1,000–$1,250

4,554

$1,250–$1,500

3,176

$1,500–$2,000

3,051

$2,000+

715

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%331

2010–2019

3.7%2,059

2000–2009

7.7%4,344

1990–1999

9.1%5,118

1980–1989

9%5,035

1970–1979

15.1%8,443

1960–1969

19%10,638

1950–1959

15.9%8,906

1940–1949

6.7%3,783

1939 or earlier

13.2%7,427

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.8%39,558

Electricity

20.1%10,355

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%739

Wood

0.8%410

No Fuel

0.6%286

Other

0.1%69

Solar

0%24

Coal

0%20

Fuel Oil

0%16

Household Economyi

$60,339median household income

$32,713per capita income

15.6%poverty rate

5.6%unemployment

60,286labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.8%2,999

$10K–$15K

3.8%1,940

$15K–$20K

4.8%2,451

$20K–$25K

4.6%2,361

$25K–$30K

4.1%2,130

$30K–$35K

3.8%1,981

$35K–$40K

5.2%2,655

$40K–$45K

4.8%2,478

$45K–$50K

3.8%1,977

$50K–$60K

9%4,611

$60K–$75K

11.1%5,708

$75K–$100K

13.7%7,062

$100K–$125K

9.6%4,956

$125K–$150K

5.6%2,880

$150K–$200K

6.1%3,136

$200K+

4.2%2,152

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

2,898

Residentsi

4,462

Avg. Tenant Renti

$329/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

7 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing524 homes62% occupied$316/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers166 homes82% occupied$414/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 81,076 homes92% occupied$315/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC110 homes98% occupied$413/mo rent

811/PRAC36 homes96% occupied$289/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,339/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

86.5%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

12.7%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

0.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

72.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

41.5% of subsidized households are minority

23.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

6,9685.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,383

Germany

320

Guatemala

308

Philippines

292

Canada

235

China

173

India

102

Korea

102

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

55,971

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

56,837

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

6,838(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.4%Insured

12.6%Uninsured

Independence, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026