Independence, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
117,139
Unemployment
5.6%
Poverty
14.0%
Median Home
$121,200
Median Income
$50,797
Median Rent
$871
Independence SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8
Independence, MO Crime Report
6,129Total Crimes
5,254.3Total 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 |
Independence, MO Cost Of Living
88Independence'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 | |
Independence, MO Photos
Source: Public Domain
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
