Economy & Jobs — Independence, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $60,339 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$67,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,683 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 60,872 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 21.0% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 209 |
| Insurance Agencies | 158 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 158 |
| Real Estate Offices | 155 |
| Law Offices | 110 |
| Dental Offices | 106 |
| Physician Offices | 105 |
| Commercial Banks | 68 |
| Auto Repair | 66 |
| Gas Stations | 63 |
| Child Day Care | 50 |
| Chiropractors | 47 |
| Beauty Salons | 45 |
| Hotels Motels | 40 |
| Coffee Shops | 40 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
