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28,722
TOTAL POPULATION
14,246
MALE POPULATION
14,476
FEMALE POPULATION
98.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,415
PER CAPITA INCOME
$99,779
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$92,355
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,249
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.35
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,207
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Independence Zip Codes

Independence Area Codes

Race in Independence

The most populous races in Independence are White / Caucasian (27,100 | 94.4%), Two or more Races (795 | 2.8%), and Asian (399 | 1.4%).
Race in Independence
Race# Population% Population
Asian3991.4%
Black / African American3421.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3621.3%
Native / Alaskan110.0%
White / Caucasian27,10094.4%
Two or more Races7952.8%
Some other Race750.3%
Total28,722100.0%

Ancestry in Independence

The most populous ancestries reported in Independence are German (9,516 | 33.1%), Irish (5,224 | 18.2%), English (4,504 | 15.7%), American (2,225 | 7.7%), and European (1,040 | 3.6%), together accounting for 78.4% of all Independence residents.
Ancestry in Independence
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2,2257.7%
Arab2791.0%
Austrian270.1%
Bhutanese1280.4%
British990.3%
Burmese280.1%
Celtic140.1%
Cherokee720.3%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian200.1%
Croatian130.1%
Crow50.0%
Cuban1280.4%
Czech1210.4%
Danish140.1%
Dutch4271.5%
Eastern European510.2%
English4,50415.7%
European1,0403.6%
French1,0073.5%
German9,51633.1%
Greek860.3%
Haitian200.1%
Hungarian1850.6%
Indian (Asian)1340.5%
Irish5,22418.2%
Italian7122.5%
Korean940.3%
Lebanese2550.9%
Lithuanian360.1%
Mexican530.2%
Mexican American Indian250.1%
Norwegian1510.5%
Peruvian130.1%
Polish4971.7%
Portuguese140.1%
Puerto Rican1130.4%
Russian1030.4%
Scandinavian530.2%
Scotch-Irish2600.9%
Scottish3841.3%
Serbian270.1%
Slavic180.1%
South American330.1%
Spaniard350.1%
Sri Lankan350.1%
Swedish460.2%
Swiss150.1%
Thai1000.4%
Turkish220.1%
Welsh3351.2%
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Immigrants in Independence

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Independence came from Asia (458 | 1.6%), Eastern Asia (218 | 0.8%), Japan (188 | 0.6%), Europe (103 | 0.4%), and India (100 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.7% of all Independence residents.
Immigrants in Independence
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa160.1%
Asia4581.6%
Belarus490.2%
Caribbean200.1%
China300.1%
Colombia200.1%
Eastern Asia2180.8%
Eastern Europe630.2%
Europe1030.4%
France160.1%
Germany240.1%
Haiti200.1%
India1000.4%
Japan1880.6%
Latin America530.2%
Peru130.1%
Philippines940.3%
Poland140.1%
Saudi Arabia240.1%
Senegal160.1%
South America330.1%
South Central Asia1000.4%
South Eastern Asia940.3%
Turkey220.1%
Western Africa160.1%
Western Asia460.2%
Western Europe400.1%
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Sex and Age in Independence

Sex and Age in Independence

The most populous age groups in Independence are 5 to 9 Years (1,296 | 9.1%) for men and Under 5 Years (1,150 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Independence
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years956 (6.7%)1,150 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,296 (9.1%)962 (6.7%)
10 to 14 Years1,129 (7.9%)998 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years989 (6.9%)1,087 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years935 (6.6%)867 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years772 (5.4%)1,061 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,144 (8.0%)1,150 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years1,068 (7.5%)1,070 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years1,040 (7.3%)1,068 (7.4%)
45 to 49 Years1,132 (8.0%)981 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years981 (6.9%)951 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years900 (6.3%)804 (5.6%)
60 to 64 Years654 (4.6%)701 (4.8%)
65 to 69 Years512 (3.6%)656 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years317 (2.2%)468 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years285 (2.0%)307 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years97 (0.7%)105 (0.7%)
85 Years and over39 (0.3%)90 (0.6%)
Total14,246 (100.0%)14,476 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Independence

Median Family Size in Independence

The median family size in Independence is 3.27 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,761 | 77.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (592 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Independence
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,761 (77.6%)3.36
Single Male/Father592 (8.0%)2.92
Single Female/Mother1,070 (14.4%)2.94
Total Families7,423 (100.0%)3.27

Median Household Size in Independence

The median household size in Independence is 2.88 persons per household, with single male/father households (592 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (2,545 | 25.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.41 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Independence
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,761 (57.8%)3.40
Single Male/Father592 (5.9%)3.63
Single Female/Mother1,070 (10.7%)3.19
Non-family2,545 (25.5%)1.41
Total Households9,968 (100.0%)2.88

Household Size by Marriage Status in Independence

Out of a total of 9,968 households in Independence, 7,423 (74.5%) are family households, while 2,545 (25.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,610, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,694.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Independence
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,694 (17.0%)
2-Person Households2,610 (26.2%)827 (8.3%)
3-Person Households1,753 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,871 (18.8%)24 (0.2%)
5-Person Households813 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households151 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households225 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,423 (74.5%)2,545 (25.5%)

Female Fertility in Independence

Fertility by Age in Independence

Average fertility rate in Independence is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 92.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Independence
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years380 (92.7%)123.0
35 to 50 years30 (7.3%)9.0
Total410 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Independence

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Independence
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years380 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total410 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Independence

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Independence
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree84 (20.5%)37.0
Bachelor's Degree291 (71.0%)143.0
Graduate Degree35 (8.5%)46.0
Total410 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Independence

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Independence
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree291 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total410 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Independence

Income Overview in Independence

Per Capita Income in Independence is $37,415, while median incomes of families and households are $99,779 and $92,355 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income28,722$37,415
Median Family Income7,423$99,779
Mean Family Income7,423$112,524
Median Household Income9,968$92,355
Mean Household Income9,968$105,066
Income Deficit7,423$13,249
Wage / Income Gap (%)28,72231.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)28,72268.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index28,7220.35

Earnings by Sex in Independence

Average Earnings in Independence are $48,215, $56,138 for men and $38,521 for women, a difference of 31.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Independence
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male8,512 (52.0%)$56,138
Female7,851 (48.0%)$38,521
Total16,363 (100.0%)$48,215

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Independence

The most common earnings brackets in Independence are $100,000+ for men (1,457 | 17.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (731 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Independence
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less104 (1.2%)241 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999174 (2.0%)225 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499192 (2.3%)322 (4.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999160 (1.9%)221 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49965 (0.8%)565 (7.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999160 (1.9%)208 (2.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49971 (0.8%)217 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99956 (0.7%)138 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49996 (1.1%)79 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999111 (1.3%)330 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999274 (3.2%)372 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999373 (4.4%)647 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999448 (5.3%)574 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999482 (5.7%)314 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999691 (8.1%)687 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999692 (8.1%)439 (5.6%)
$55,000 to $64,999760 (8.9%)466 (5.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999860 (10.1%)466 (5.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,286 (15.1%)731 (9.3%)
$100,000+1,457 (17.1%)609 (7.8%)
Total8,512 (100.0%)7,851 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Independence

Average earnings in Independence are $63,304 for men and $45,716 for women, a difference of 27.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $110,978, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,357. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,347, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,969.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Independence
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,357$27,969
High School Diploma$49,138$34,043
College or Associate's Degree$57,849$41,299
Bachelor's Degree$72,176$52,770
Graduate Degree$110,978$59,347
Total$63,304$45,716

Family Income in Independence

Family Income Brackets in Independence

According to the Independence family income data, there are 1,982 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 89 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Independence
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001341.8%
$10,000 to $14,999891.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992152.9%
$25,000 to $34,9994165.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993795.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991,32117.8%
$75,000 to $99,9991,16515.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,98226.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991,04714.1%
$200,000+6689.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Independence

4-person families (1,724 | 23.2%) account for the highest median family income in Independence with $120,469 per family, while 2-person families (2,876 | 38.7%) have the highest median income of $38,494 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Independence
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,876 (38.7%)$76,989
3-Person Families1,742 (23.5%)$111,298
4-Person Families1,724 (23.2%)$120,469
5-Person Families764 (10.3%)$119,943
6-Person Families108 (1.5%)$105,455
7+ Person Families209 (2.8%)$66,663
Total7,423 (100.0%)$99,779

Family Income by Number of Earners in Independence

The median family income in Independence is $99,779, with families comprising 3+ earners (990) having the highest median family income of $155,875, while families with no earners (870) have the lowest median family income of $53,237, accounting for 13.3% and 11.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Independence
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners870 (11.7%)$53,237
1 Earner1,823 (24.6%)$65,625
2 Earners3,740 (50.4%)$117,864
3+ Earners990 (13.3%)$155,875
Total7,423 (100.0%)$99,779

Household Income in Independence

Household Income Brackets in Independence

With 2,512 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Independence, accounting for 25.2% of all households. In contrast, only 189 households (1.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Independence
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001891.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991992.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993593.6%
$25,000 to $34,9995385.4%
$35,000 to $49,9996987.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,96419.7%
$75,000 to $99,9991,46514.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992,51225.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,25612.6%
$200,000+7978.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Independence

The median household income in Independence is $92,355, with the highest median household income of $106,157 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,907 households (39.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $57,631, with 1,679 households (16.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Independence
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years223 (2.2%)$69,861
25 to 44 Years4,159 (41.7%)$99,762
45 to 64 Years3,907 (39.2%)$106,157
65+ Years1,679 (16.8%)$57,631
Total9,968 (100.0%)$92,355

Poverty in Independence

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Independence

With 6.5% poverty level for males and 9.2% for females among the residents of Independence, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 45 males (34.9%) and 47 females (23.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Independence
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years91 (9.9%)176 (15.3%)
5 Years45 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years217 (13.0%)87 (8.3%)
12 to 14 Years45 (7.4%)48 (7.6%)
15 Years18 (5.0%)47 (23.4%)
16 and 17 Years42 (14.9%)54 (10.4%)
18 to 24 Years107 (8.4%)183 (14.8%)
25 to 34 Years34 (1.8%)169 (7.6%)
35 to 44 Years63 (3.0%)204 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years59 (2.8%)149 (7.7%)
55 to 64 Years113 (7.3%)88 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years81 (9.8%)73 (6.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)54 (10.8%)
Total915 (6.5%)1,332 (9.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Independence

According to the poverty statistics in Independence, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Independence
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years830 (90.1%)974 (84.7%)
5 Years84 (65.1%)200 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,454 (87.0%)964 (91.7%)
12 to 14 Years564 (92.6%)585 (92.4%)
15 Years345 (95.0%)154 (76.6%)
16 and 17 Years240 (85.1%)465 (89.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,172 (91.6%)1,051 (85.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,882 (98.2%)2,042 (92.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,045 (97.0%)1,934 (90.5%)
45 to 54 Years2,054 (97.2%)1,783 (92.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,441 (92.7%)1,417 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years748 (90.2%)1,051 (93.5%)
75 Years and over421 (100.0%)448 (89.2%)
Total13,280 (93.5%)13,068 (90.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Independence

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Independence show that 0.9% or 54 of the total 5,761 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.4%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Independence
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,611 (99.2%)20 (0.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,431 (99.8%)4 (0.2%)
3 or 4 Children525 (94.6%)30 (5.4%)
5 or more Children140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,707 (99.1%)54 (0.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Independence

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Independence
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)56 (9.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)107 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)133 (55.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)296 (27.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Independence

The poverty data for Independence shows that 54 of the married-couple family households (0.9%) and 296 of the single-parent households (17.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (5.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 133 household (41.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Independence
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children20 (0.8%)56 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children4 (0.2%)107 (20.0%)
3 or 4 Children30 (5.4%)133 (41.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total54 (0.9%)296 (17.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Independence

Employment by Class of Employer in Independence

Among the 15,366 employed individuals in Independence, private company employees (11,562 | 75.2%), not-for-profit organizations (1,531 | 10.0%), and local government employees (1,006 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Independence
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11,56275.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2571.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2901.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,53110.0%
Local Government Employees1,0066.6%
State Government Employees4613.0%
Federal Government Employees2491.6%
Unpaid Family Workers100.1%
Total15,366100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Independence

According to the labor force statistics for Independence, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,667), 74.8% or 16,207 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 583 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.4% or 1,749 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.9% or 173 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Independence
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years838 (55.4%)53 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,555 (86.3%)67 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,749 (95.4%)173 (9.9%)
30 to 34 Years2,042 (89.0%)20 (1.0%)
35 to 44 Years3,775 (88.9%)94 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,479 (86.0%)139 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,329 (78.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years911 (67.2%)35 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years412 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over113 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,207 (74.8%)583 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Independence

According to labor force statistics for Independence, 85.8% of individuals (13,279) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (15,477) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 465 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.6% or 5,458 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.3% or 329 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Independence
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School390 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,932 (78.5%)93 (2.5%)
College / Associate Degree4,509 (87.5%)376 (7.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,458 (92.6%)65 (1.1%)
Total13,279 (85.8%)542 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Independence

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Independence are Management (1,865 | 11.9%), Community & Social Service (1,625 | 10.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,066 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,033 | 6.6%), and Business & Financial (1,010 | 6.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Independence

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Independence, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (74.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.2%), and Legal Services & Support (83.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Independence
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,135 (60.9%)730 (39.1%)
Business & Financial422 (41.8%)588 (58.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science814 (76.4%)252 (23.6%)
Computers & Mathematics486 (74.4%)167 (25.6%)
Architecture & Engineering253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science75 (46.9%)85 (53.1%)
Community & Social Service 376 (23.1%)1,249 (76.9%)
Education, Arts & Media124 (46.1%)145 (53.9%)
Legal Services & Support18 (16.2%)93 (83.8%)
Education Instruction & Library181 (17.5%)852 (82.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment53 (25.0%)159 (75.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating156 (15.8%)830 (84.2%)
Health Technologists105 (13.9%)650 (86.1%)
Total (Category)2,903 (44.3%)3,649 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)8,135 (52.1%)7,478 (47.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Independence are Food Preparation & Serving (943 | 6.0%), Security & Protection (460 | 2.9%), Healthcare Support (399 | 2.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (362 | 2.3%), and Personal Care & Service (345 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Independence

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Independence, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (95.6%), Security & Protection (94.4%), and Law Enforcement (89.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (81.5%), Healthcare Support (80.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (63.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Independence
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support77 (19.3%)322 (80.7%)
Security & Protection434 (94.4%)26 (5.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention346 (95.6%)16 (4.4%)
Law Enforcement88 (89.8%)10 (10.2%)
Food Preparation & Serving342 (36.3%)601 (63.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance220 (66.1%)113 (33.9%)
Personal Care & Service64 (18.5%)281 (81.5%)
Total (Category)1,137 (45.9%)1,343 (54.1%)
Total (Overall)8,135 (52.1%)7,478 (47.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Independence are Office & Administration (1,874 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (1,260 | 8.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Independence

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Independence
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related687 (54.5%)573 (45.5%)
Office & Administration425 (22.7%)1,449 (77.3%)
Total (Category)1,112 (35.5%)2,022 (64.5%)
Total (Overall)8,135 (52.1%)7,478 (47.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Independence are Construction & Extraction (435 | 2.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (422 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (23 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Independence

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Independence
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction409 (94.0%)26 (6.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair422 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)831 (94.4%)49 (5.6%)
Total (Overall)8,135 (52.1%)7,478 (47.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Independence are Production (1,023 | 6.6%), Material Moving (844 | 5.4%), and Transportation (700 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Independence

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Independence
OccupationMaleFemale
Production860 (84.1%)163 (15.9%)
Transportation556 (79.4%)144 (20.6%)
Material Moving736 (87.2%)108 (12.8%)
Total (Category)2,152 (83.8%)415 (16.2%)
Total (Overall)8,135 (52.1%)7,478 (47.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Independence

Employment Industries in Independence

The major employment industries in Independence include Manufacturing (2,376 | 15.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,124 | 13.6%), Educational Services (1,680 | 10.8%), Retail Trade (1,476 | 9.5%), and Finance & Insurance (1,117 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Independence

Employment Industries by Sex in Independence

The Independence industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (89.5%), and Construction (86.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (83.5%), and Educational Services (76.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Independence
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction61 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction619 (86.8%)94 (13.2%)
Manufacturing1,854 (78.0%)522 (22.0%)
Wholesale Trade417 (78.2%)116 (21.8%)
Retail Trade784 (53.1%)692 (46.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing801 (73.2%)294 (26.9%)
Utilities68 (89.5%)8 (10.5%)
Information107 (39.1%)167 (61.0%)
Finance & Insurance446 (39.9%)671 (60.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing96 (54.9%)79 (45.1%)
Professional & Scientific552 (52.9%)491 (47.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support192 (56.3%)149 (43.7%)
Educational Services393 (23.4%)1,287 (76.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance350 (16.5%)1,774 (83.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation292 (65.3%)155 (34.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services294 (37.1%)498 (62.9%)
Public Administration440 (79.7%)112 (20.3%)
Total8,135 (52.1%)7,478 (47.9%)

Education in Independence

School Enrollment in Independence

The most common levels of schooling among the 7,681 students in Independence are elementary school (1,891 | 24.6%), middle school (1,843 | 24.0%), and high school (1,636 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Independence
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5987.8%
Kindergarten3184.1%
Elementary School1,89124.6%
Middle School1,84324.0%
High School1,63621.3%
College / Undergraduate1,16815.2%
Graduate / Professional2273.0%
Total7,681100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Independence

Out of a total of 7,681 students who are enrolled in schools in Independence, 1,797 (23.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,884 (76.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 282 (57.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,736 (82.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Independence
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds211 (42.8%)282 (57.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,756 (81.6%)395 (18.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,736 (82.2%)377 (17.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds954 (70.7%)395 (29.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds272 (71.0%)111 (29.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds462 (79.9%)116 (20.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds223 (79.1%)59 (20.9%)
35 Years and over268 (80.7%)64 (19.3%)
Total5,884 (76.6%)1,797 (23.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Independence

Business (1,445 | 20.5%), science & technology (1,045 | 14.8%), education (898 | 12.7%), communications (657 | 9.3%), and engineering (570 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 7,046 individuals in Independence who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Independence
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3605.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2854.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1191.7%
Psychology3214.6%
Social Sciences3324.7%
Engineering5708.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies150.2%
Science & Technology1,04514.8%
Business1,44520.5%
Education89812.7%
Literature & Languages1321.9%
Liberal Arts & History1972.8%
Visual & Performing Arts1952.8%
Communications6579.3%
Arts & Humanities4756.7%
Total7,046100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Independence

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Independence

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Independence are males with 2 vehicles (4,045, accounting for 50.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,473, making up 55.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Independence
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle50 (0.6%)67 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle1,011 (12.6%)978 (13.4%)
2 Vehicles4,045 (50.2%)3,473 (47.5%)
3 Vehicles1,929 (23.9%)1,460 (20.0%)
4 Vehicles667 (8.3%)1,031 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles353 (4.4%)301 (4.1%)
Total8,055 (100.0%)7,310 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Independence

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Independence are 20 to 24 minutes (2,681 commuters, 19.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (2,626 commuters, 18.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (2,296 commuters, 16.5%).
Commute Time in Independence
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1871.3%
5 to 9 Minutes5323.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,2529.0%
15 to 19 Minutes2,62618.8%
20 to 24 Minutes2,68119.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1,42910.2%
30 to 34 Minutes2,29616.5%
35 to 39 Minutes3232.3%
40 to 44 Minutes7165.1%
45 to 59 Minutes9907.1%
60 to 89 Minutes6424.6%
90 or more Minutes2832.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Independence

The most common commute times in Independence are 30 to 34 minutes (1,395 commuters, 18.6%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (1,348 commuters, 20.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Independence
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes101 (1.3%)86 (1.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes355 (4.8%)177 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes477 (6.4%)775 (12.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,385 (18.5%)1,241 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,333 (17.8%)1,348 (20.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes728 (9.7%)701 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,395 (18.6%)901 (13.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes179 (2.4%)144 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes395 (5.3%)321 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes620 (8.3%)370 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes308 (4.1%)334 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes203 (2.7%)80 (1.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Independence

The most frequent times of departure to work in Independence are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (916, 12.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,426, 22.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Independence
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM357 (4.8%)59 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM190 (2.5%)40 (0.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM490 (6.6%)217 (3.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM783 (10.5%)498 (7.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM745 (10.0%)742 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM786 (10.5%)1,426 (22.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM875 (11.7%)904 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM463 (6.2%)526 (8.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM362 (4.8%)372 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM548 (7.3%)241 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM243 (3.3%)353 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM152 (2.0%)156 (2.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM569 (7.6%)374 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM916 (12.2%)570 (8.8%)
Total7,479 (100.0%)6,478 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Independence

Occupancy by Ownership in Independence

Of the total 9,968 dwellings in Independence, owner-occupied units account for 8,071 (81.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,897 (19.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Independence
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,07181.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,89719.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,968100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Independence

Occupancy by Household Size in Independence
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,69417.0%
2-Person Household3,43734.5%
3-Person Household1,75317.6%
4+ Person Household3,08430.9%
Total Housing Units9,968100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Independence

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Independence
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,288 (76.0%)406 (24.0%)
2-Person Household2,553 (74.3%)884 (25.7%)
3-Person Household1,572 (89.7%)181 (10.3%)
4+ Person Household2,658 (86.2%)426 (13.8%)
Total Housing Units8,071 (81.0%)1,897 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Independence

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Independence
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School285 (68.7%)130 (31.3%)
High School Diploma1,569 (75.3%)514 (24.7%)
College/Associate Degree2,916 (77.8%)831 (22.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,301 (88.7%)422 (11.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Independence

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Independence
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,12521.3%
35 to 44 Years2,25722.6%
45 to 54 Years2,06820.7%
55 to 64 Years1,83918.4%
65 to 74 Years1,13611.4%
75 to 84 Years4734.8%
85 Years and Over700.7%
Total9,968100.0%

Housing Finances in Independence

Median Income by Occupancy in Independence

Median Income by Occupancy in Independence
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,071 (81.0%)$101,909
Renter-Occupied1,897 (19.0%)$56,430
Average9,968 (100.0%)$92,355

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Independence

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Independence
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)87 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99958 (0.7%)45 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99951 (0.6%)146 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99968 (0.8%)64 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99932 (0.4%)190 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999407 (5.0%)135 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999558 (6.9%)137 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,514 (18.8%)454 (23.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,191 (14.8%)277 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,250 (27.9%)257 (13.6%)
$150,000 or more1,942 (24.1%)105 (5.5%)
Total8,071 (100.0%)1,897 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Independence

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Independence
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30085 (1.1%)2 (0.1%)
$300 to $499675 (8.4%)14 (0.7%)
$500 to $799690 (8.6%)162 (8.5%)
$800 to $999627 (7.8%)288 (15.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,318 (28.7%)926 (48.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,322 (28.8%)299 (15.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499965 (12.0%)101 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999219 (2.7%)29 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more170 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,071 (100.0%)1,897 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Independence

Housing Structures in Independence

Housing Structures in Independence
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,33683.6%
Single Unit, Attached1992.0%
2 Unit Apartments1061.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2072.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2112.1%
10 or more Apartments8448.5%
Mobile Home / Other650.6%
Total9,968100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Independence

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Independence
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,862 (94.3%)474 (5.7%)
Single Unit, Attached126 (63.3%)73 (36.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments49 (23.7%)158 (76.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)211 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)844 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other34 (52.3%)31 (47.7%)
Total8,071 (81.0%)1,897 (19.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Independence

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Independence
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)82 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms38 (0.5%)152 (8.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,352 (16.8%)1,117 (58.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,225 (40.0%)403 (21.2%)
8 or more Rooms3,456 (42.8%)143 (7.5%)
Total8,071 (100.0%)1,897 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Independence

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Independence
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,500 (43.4%)396 (20.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas400 (5.0%)10 (0.5%)
Electricity3,740 (46.3%)1,409 (74.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene335 (4.2%)31 (1.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels87 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used9 (0.1%)51 (2.7%)
Total8,071 (100.0%)1,897 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Independence

Household Vehicle Usage in Independence
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle51 (0.6%)49 (2.6%)
1 Vehicle1,579 (19.6%)951 (50.1%)
2 Vehicles4,016 (49.8%)736 (38.8%)
3 or more Vehicles2,425 (30.0%)161 (8.5%)
Total8,071 (100.0%)1,897 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Independence

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Independence

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,5036,568
Median Property Value$231,100$224,400
Median Household Income$92,242$1,570
Monthly Housing Costs$516$143
Real Estate Taxes$2,199$175

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Independence

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Independence
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00040 (2.7%)216 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99969 (4.6%)183 (2.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,080 (71.9%)4,747 (72.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999280 (18.6%)1,258 (19.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9999 (0.6%)49 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99912 (0.8%)52 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more13 (0.9%)63 (1.0%)
Total1,503 (100.0%)6,568 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Independence

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Independence
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (0.9%)21 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99969 (4.6%)44 (0.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999146 (9.7%)82 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999129 (8.6%)261 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999246 (16.4%)429 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999183 (12.2%)1,268 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999344 (22.9%)1,008 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more372 (24.7%)1,906 (29.0%)
Total1,503 (100.0%)6,568 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Independence

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Independence
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x553 (36.8%)103,908 (1,582.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x415 (27.6%)2,982 (45.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x181 (12.0%)1,520 (23.1%)
4.0x or more354 (23.5%)1,074 (16.4%)
Total1,503 (100.0%)6,568 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Independence

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Independence
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80099 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499292 (19.4%)987 (15.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,070 (71.2%)1,003 (15.3%)
Total1,503 (100.0%)6,568 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Independence

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Independence

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Independence
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,424 (99.6%)11 (0.4%)
6 to 18 Years5,770 (99.0%)57 (1.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,284 (95.2%)116 (4.8%)
26 to 34 Years3,601 (93.9%)233 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,925 (92.6%)312 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,727 (92.1%)318 (7.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,019 (98.7%)40 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,942 (99.4%)11 (0.6%)
75 Years and older908 (98.4%)15 (1.6%)
Total27,600 (96.1%)1,113 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Independence

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Independence
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,424 (99.6%)11 (0.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen5,770 (99.0%)57 (1.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,284 (95.2%)116 (4.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Independence

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Independence
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,785 (93.4%)127 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,151 (87.5%)308 (12.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,886 (93.1%)363 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,884 (99.0%)39 (1.0%)
$100,000 and over14,889 (98.2%)276 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Independence

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Independence
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6845 (34.7%)1,616 (66.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,818 (31.2%)4,397 (75.5%)
19 to 25 Years161 (6.7%)2,212 (92.2%)
25 to 34 Years631 (16.5%)3,054 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years361 (8.5%)3,593 (84.8%)
45 to 54 Years434 (10.7%)3,392 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years567 (18.5%)2,656 (86.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,810 (92.7%)1,265 (64.8%)
75 Years and over898 (97.3%)532 (57.6%)
Total7,525 (26.2%)22,717 (79.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Independence

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Independence
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years450 (14.7%)156 (5.8%)
18 to 34 Years179 (5.6%)307 (8.9%)
35 to 64 Years496 (8.6%)879 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years258 (31.1%)149 (13.3%)
75 Years and over216 (51.3%)288 (57.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Independence

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)34 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years171 (3.0%)100 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years109 (13.2%)29 (2.6%)
75 Years and over169 (40.1%)57 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years75 (2.4%)9 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years30 (0.9%)78 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years25 (0.4%)17 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years36 (4.3%)31 (2.8%)
75 Years and over17 (4.0%)57 (11.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years421 (13.7%)131 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years150 (4.7%)152 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years171 (3.0%)527 (9.5%)
65 to 74 Years52 (6.3%)48 (4.3%)
75 Years and over9 (2.1%)39 (7.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (1.0%)31 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years244 (4.2%)491 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years163 (19.7%)116 (10.3%)
75 Years and over79 (18.8%)226 (45.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Independence: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years89 (2.9%)55 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.8%)16 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years24 (0.4%)168 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years124 (15.0%)30 (2.7%)
75 Years and over28 (6.7%)103 (20.5%)

Technology Access in Independence

Computing Device Access in Independence

Computing Device Access in Independence
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,38284.1%
Smartphone9,32193.5%
Tablet7,49575.2%
No Computing Device1211.2%
Total9,968100.0%

Internet Access in Independence

Internet Access in Independence
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet550.5%
Broadband Home8,61886.5%
Cellular Data Only7437.4%
Satellite Internet3343.4%
No Internet4624.6%
Total9,968100.0%

Independence Summary

Independence is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. It is a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The population was 24,757 at the 2010 census.

History

Independence was founded in 1820 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Covington, Kentucky. The settlers chose the name Independence because they wanted to be independent from Covington. The town was incorporated in 1842 and was the first city in Kenton County.
In the late 19th century, Independence was a popular destination for wealthy Cincinnatians who wanted to escape the city and enjoy the rural atmosphere. The city was home to several large estates, including the historic William Henry Harrison estate, which is now a museum.
In the early 20th century, Independence experienced a period of growth and development. The city was home to several factories, including the Independence Iron and Steel Company, which was the largest employer in the city. The city also had a thriving business district, which included several banks, stores, and restaurants.

Geography

Independence is located in northern Kenton County, at the intersection of Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 25. The city is bordered to the north by the city of Taylor Mill, to the east by the city of Covington, to the south by the city of Fort Mitchell, and to the west by the city of Erlanger.
The city has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 8.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in the rolling hills of northern Kentucky and is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Economy

Independence is a bedroom community for Cincinnati, Ohio, and is home to several large employers. The largest employer in the city is the Independence Iron and Steel Company, which employs over 1,000 people. Other major employers include the Kenton County School District, the Kenton County Public Library, and the Kenton County Sheriff's Office.
The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several large shopping centers and retail stores. The city is home to several restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Independence was 24,757. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Independence?
Total Population of Independence is 28,722.
What is the Total Male Population of Independence?
Total Male Population of Independence is 14,246.
What is the Total Female Population of Independence?
Total Female Population of Independence is 14,476.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Independence?
There are 98.41 Males per 100 Females in Independence.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Independence?
There are 101.61 Females per 100 Males in Independence.
What is the Median Population Age in Independence?
Median Population Age in Independence is 34.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Independence
Average Family Size in Independence is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Independence
Average Household Size in Independence is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Independence?
Per Capita income in Independence is $37,415.
What is the Median Family Income in Independence?
Median Family Income in Independence is $99,779.
What is the Median Household income in Independence?
Median Household Income in Independence is $92,355.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Independence?
Income or Wage Gap in Independence is 31.4%.
Women in Independence earn 68.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Independence?
Family Income Deficit in Independence is $13,249.
Families that are below poverty line in Independence earn $13,249 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Independence?
Inequality or Gini Index in Independence is 0.35.
How Large is the Labor Force in Independence?
There are 16,207 People in the Labor Forcein in Independence.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Independence?
74.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Independence.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Independence?
Unemployment Rate in Independence is 3.6%.