Independence, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
121,944
Population
1,564/sq mi density
$59,480
Median Income
$31,683 per capita
$166,400
Home Value
$210,944 Zillow
$1,061
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
589
Violent Crime/100K
3,585 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,480 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, $1,061/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
589 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
121,944
Census 2023
Population Density
1,564
per square mile
Land Area
0.5
square miles (1.2 km²)
Median Age
38.4 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
72.2%
Black
10.8%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.6%
Spanish
6.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.4%
26% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.9%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.1%
52% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 121,944 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,564 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 16.4% |
| Health Insurance | 86.9% |
| Uninsured | 13.1% |
| Broadband Access | 88.4% |