Independence, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

117,139

Unemployment

5.6%

Poverty

14.0%

Median Home

$121,200

Median Income

$50,797

Median Rent

$871

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Independence SnackAbility

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Jobs

6/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Independence, MO Crime Report

6,129
Total Crimes

5,254.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

123.97%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Independence / 100k People	Missouri / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	6,129	5,254.3	3,073.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	791	678.1	542.7	387.8
Murder	11	9.4	11.8	6.5
Robbery	125	107.2	74.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	516	442.4	413.3	279.7
Property Crime	5,338	4,576.2	2,531.0	1,958.2
Burglary	581	498.1	378.8	314.2
Larceny	3,782	3,242.2	1,759.1	1,398.0
Car Theft	975	835.8	393.2	246.0

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Independence, MO Cost Of Living

88
Independence's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Independence	Missouri	National Average
Overall	88	89	100

Services	103	95	100
Groceries	92	96	100
Health	101	96	100
Housing	63	77	100
Transportation	92	91	100
Utilities	100	97	100

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Independence, MO Photos

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Rankings for Independence in Missouri

Ranks #43 in Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri

Ranks #68 in Worst Places To Live In Missouri

Ranks #81 in Most Dangerous Cities in Missouri

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Population over time in Independence

Year	Population	% Change
2020	117,139	-0.1%
2019	117,207	-0.1%
2018	117,369	0.1%
2017	117,217	0.0%
2016	117,192	0.0%
2015	117,160	0.2%
2014	116,881	0.3%
2013	116,513	0.3%
2012	116,118	0.5%
2011	115,578	-

Race / Ethnicity in Independence

White

75.3% (88,232)

African American

8.5% (9,948)

American Indian

0.2% (288)

Asian

1.3% (1,512)

Hawaiian

1.4% (1,655)

Other

1.1% (1,235)

Two Or More

2.8% (3,321)

Hispanic

9.3% (10,948)

Race	Independence	MO	USA
White	75.3%	78.8%	60.1%
African American	8.5%	11.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	1.3%	2.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	1.4%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	1.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.8%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	9.3%	4.3%	18.2%

Gender in Independence

Female

52.3% (61,210)

Male

47.7% (55,929)

Gender	Independence	MO	USA
Female	52.3%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	47.7%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (3,514)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (8,199)

High School / GED

37.0% (43,341)

Some College

25.0% (29,284)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (9,371)

Bachelor's Degree

13.0% (15,228)

Master's Degree

6.0% (7,028)

Professional Degree

1.0% (1,171)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Independence	MO	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	37.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	25.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	13.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Independence, Missouri

Less than $10,000

6.1% (719,825)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.2% (486,440)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.4% (1,336,750)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.3% (1,320,440)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.1% (1,891,071)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.9% (2,326,901)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.5% (1,469,154)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.6% (1,478,029)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.6% (417,359)

$200,000 or more

2.3% (267,925)

Income	Independence	MO	USA
Less than $10,000	6.1%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.2%	4.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.4%	9.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.3%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.1%	13.7%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.9%	18.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.5%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.6%	14.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.6%	5.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	2.3%	5.2%	8.3%

Independence, MO
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Rankings for Independence in Missouri

Ranks #43 in Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri

Ranks #68 in Worst Places To Live In Missouri