Independence, KSPublished Date: December 23, 2024Independence is located in Montgomery County, Kansas and has a population of 8,556. The poverty rate in Independence is 17.6% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Independence is 2.8% while the Montgomery County unemployment rate is 4.7%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 50.9% |
| Female | | 49.1% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | 38.1 |
| Montgomery | | 40.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $48,514 |
| Montgomery | | $51,513 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $85,953 |
| Montgomery | | $89,534 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $743 |
| Montgomery | | $747 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | 17.6% |
| Montgomery | | 16.9% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 82.2%
▩ Black or African American 5.9%
▩ Asian 0.2%
▩ Native 1.2%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 3.1%
▩ Hispanic 7.7%
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