Demographics in Independence, MO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Independence?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

121,944

Male

59,524

48.8%

Female

62,420

51.2%

Median Age

38.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

72.2%

Black

10.8%

Hispanic

12.4%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More

9.2%

Other

5.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.3%

High School or Higher

39.9%

Foreign Born

5.3%

Veterans

5.9%

Married

36.3%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Independence, MO has a population of 121,944 with a median age of 38.4. The racial makeup is 72.2% White, 12.4% Hispanic, 10.8% Black, 1.4% Asian. About 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.3%.