Census Bureau data for Independence city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Independence city
- What is the median household income in Independence city?
- The median household income in Independence city is $98,653 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Independence city?
- The poverty rate in Independence city is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Independence city?
- $240,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Independence city?
- The median gross rent in Independence city is $1,204 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Independence city residents have a college degree?
- 37.3% of adults in Independence city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
29,024
Median Income
$98,653
Median Home Value
$240,500
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,996 (+20.8%)
Home Value:
+$67,200 (+38.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.8 pp (+50%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.8 pp (+30.9%)
Unemployment:
-0.2 pp (-6.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
29,024
Median Age
34.0
Female
50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.3%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Other 0.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$98,653
±$9,123
+$36,236 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$111,638
Median Family Income
$103,904
Poverty Rate
5.4%
-6.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
8.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.0%
$10–15k
1.4%
$15–25k
4.7%
$25–35k
3.9%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
16.9%
$75–100k
13.6%
$100–150k
26.1%
$150–200k
13.5%
$200k+
9.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
10,339
Owner-Occupied
82.4%
Renter-Occupied
17.6%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Home Value
$240,500
+$48,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,204
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
29.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.9%
$50–100k
2.4%
$100–200k
6.5%
$200–300k
42.8%
$300–500k
22.4%
$500k–$1M
3.5%
$1M+
1.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.9%
$500–1k
21.8%
$1–1.5k
50.9%
$1.5–2k
14.1%
$2–2.5k
10.2%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.4%
1 vehicle
24.1%
2 vehicles
46.9%
3+
26.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
84.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.3%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
11.1%
2000–2009
31.9%
2010+
12.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
37.3%
+10.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.5%
Some College / Associate
20.4%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
73.7%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
-2.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.7%
Self-Employed
1.8%
Government Workers
11.3%
Private For-Profit
86.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.6%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Retail
10.4%
Finance
9.4%
Prof. Services
8.1%
Transportation
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
3.8%
Wholesale
2.8%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
41.3%
Sales
22.4%
Production
15.2%
Food Prep
15.2%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.3 min
Drove Alone
77.8%
Carpool
7.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
12.7%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
10,115
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
29.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.9%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
7.6%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
14.1%
45–54
14.5%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
5.2%
75–84
7.4%
85+
2.5%
Under 18: 26.9%
Working age (18–64): 73.1%
65 and over: 10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.9%
Naturalized Citizen
56.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
51.0%
Europe
18.8%
Latin America
16.9%
Africa
13.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.2%
Uninsured
3.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
96.3%
Has a Computer
99.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023