Demographics & People — Independence, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 121,944 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~121,300 |
| Median Age | 39.0 |
| Total Households | 50,925 |
| Family Households | 29,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4149 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88,011 |
| Black or African American | 13,168 |
| Asian | 1,678 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,186 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 32,856 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 27,717 |
| German | 20,553 |
| Irish | 15,468 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 11,693 |
| English | 11,619 |
| European | 10,152 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 8,212 |
| American | 6,899 |
| Italian | 3,828 |
Language
| English Only | 104,460 |
| Spanish | 7,545 |
| Population 5+ | 114,073 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 7,690 |
| Population 18+ | 94,574 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Independence, Missouri.