Living in Independence, MO
Independence, Missouri Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
117,084
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
15.1%
Median Home
$114,100
Median Income
$50,592
Median Rent
$864
Independence SnackAbility
5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8
Independence, MO Crime Report
6,132Total Crimes
5,244.1Total Crimes / 100k People
111.74%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Independence / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,132 | 5,244.1 | 3,133.7 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 689 | 589.2 | 495.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 5.1 | 9.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 106 | 90.7 | 80.8 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 452 | 386.6 | 357.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 5,443 | 4,654.9 | 2,638.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 559 | 478.1 | 430.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 3,877 | 3,315.6 | 1,865.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,007 | 861.2 | 343.3 | 219.9 |
Independence, MO Cost Of Living
90Independence's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Independence | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 78 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
Independence, MO Photos
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Rankings for Independence in Missouri
Map Of Independence, MO
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Population over time in Independence
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 117,084 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 117,207 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 117,369 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 117,217 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 117,192 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 117,160 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 116,881 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 116,513 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 116,118 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 115,578 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Independence
| Race | Independence | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.9% | 79.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.9% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 4.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Independence
| Gender | Independence | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Independence for adults over 25
| Education | Independence | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 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% | 8.0% |
| 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
| Income | Independence | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.8% | 13.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 4.8% | 7.7% |
