Independence, MOPublished Date: December 23, 2024Independence is located in Jackson County, Missouri and has a population of 122,218. The poverty rate in Independence is 15.1% 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 6.2% while the Jackson County unemployment rate is 4.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 48.7% |
| Female | | 51.3% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | 39.5 |
| Jackson | | 37 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $57,415 |
| Jackson | | $65,169 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $150,095 |
| Jackson | | $196,560 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | $1,020 |
| Jackson | | $1,096 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Independence | | 15.1% |
| Jackson | | 13.9% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 75.8%
▩ Black or African American 10.9%
▩ Asian 1.1%
▩ Native 0.3%
▩ Pacific 1.1%
▩ Other 4.3%
▩ Hispanic 9.6%
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