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Independence, MO

Founded 1827Jackson CountyElev. 315 m
Population
121,944
Median home
$166,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
40
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Independence

Independence is home to roughly 121,944 residents. Independence was founded in 1827 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 38.4 and the median household income is $59,480. Homes carry a median value of $166,400, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.2%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
121,944
Median age
38.4
Median household income
$59,480
Per-capita income
$31,683
Poverty rate
15.3%
High-school grad or higher
90.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
Unemployment
6%
Avg. commute
23.6 min
Work from home
10.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.2%
Hispanic or Latino12.5%
Black10.8%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.2%
Sales & office20.6%
Production, transportation & material moving19.9%
Service17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$166,400
Median gross rent
$1,061/mo
Owner-occupied
61%
Median year built
1967
Households
50,925
Avg. household size
2.37

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Independence has 40 public schools — 24 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading41%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

CAR. TECH. CTR. AT FT. OSAGEHighGrades 11–12
FORT OSAGE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
INDEPENDENCE ACADEMYHighGrades 9–12
TRUMAN HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHighGrades 9–12
BINGHAM MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–6
CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 5–6
OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
BLACKBURN ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–5
BLUE HILLS ELEM.Elementary
BRYANT ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime39% below national
Independence234
Missouri474
United States386
↓ 61% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% below national
Independence1,501
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 68% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Independence Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Independence.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Jackson County
HailVery High
TornadoVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Independence is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Independence was founded in 1827 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~315 m.

Population trend
124K111K121,94419702024
Map of Independence
Independence, MO
Where Independence is
KansasSt. LouisSpringfieldColumbiaIndependenceLee's Summit
Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Minor, Charles, HouseKritser HouseLewis--Webb HouseWoodson--Sawyer HouseJackson County Jail and Marshal's HouseOverfelt-Campbell-Johnston HouseMissouri Pacific DepotTrinity Episcopal Church
Notable people from Independence
Ginger RogersBess TrumanArliss HowardMargaret WeisJim ButcherMargaret TrumanJared HuffmanChris PitmanCathay WilliamsLarry Young
People searches in Independence
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Nearby cities
Blue Springs (7 mi)Raytown (9 mi)Kansas (11 mi)Lee's Summit (11 mi)Liberty (11 mi)Gladstone (14 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Independence, MO (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Independence, Missouri.

Angela Rene Hoots, 61
Independence · 64050
AKA Angela Null Starev, Angela Rene Getman
Andrew Coy Sanchez, 34
Independence · 64056
AKA Andrew C Sanchez, Woodie Null Magic
Joe Adam Gonzales, 45
Independence · 64050
AKA Pedro Apoderado, Adam Gonzales
Charles Vaughn King, 51
Independence · 64053
AKA Charles V King, Charles Null King
Joseph Re Brown, 44
Independence · 64053
AKA Jesse Null Bowman, Joseph Rey Brown
Donald Scott Baker, 54
Independence · 64050
AKA Donald Null Baker, Brian Samuel Solko
Jesus Luis Lopez, 60
Independence · 64052
AKA Jesse Null Lopez, Jesus L Lopez
Jason Dee White, 49
Independence · 64055
AKA Jason D White
Carl D Williams, 52
Independence · 64052
AKA Carlos Williams, Aron Lee Williams
Carl Dewey Williams, 52
Independence · Jackson County · 64052
AKA Carlos Williams, Carl D Williams
Anthony James Hernandez, 40
Independence · 64052
Linford Anthony Johnson, 35
Independence · 64052
AKA Anthony L Linford, Linford Null Johnson
Daniel Boyd Browning, 47
Independence · 64052
AKA Daniel B Browning, Daniel Null Browning
Christopher Martell Scott, 36
Independence · 64050
AKA Christoph Martell Scott, Chris Null Scott
Christopher Shane Thomas, 56
Independence · 64055
AKA Chris S Thomas, Christopher S Thomas
Christopher Sal Garcia, 38
Independence · 64050
AKA Christoph Null Garcia, Christopher S Garcia

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Independence — frequently asked

What is the population of Independence, Missouri?
Independence has a population of about 121,944, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Independence?
The median home value in Independence is $166,400, and the median gross rent is $1,061/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Independence safe? What is the crime rate?
Independence Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 234 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Independence face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hail, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Independence?
Independence has 40 public schools (24 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Independence?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Independence. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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