Independence

independenceIndependence has a strong industrial base, with targeted industries of Aerospace and Sheet Metal Fabrication.  With companies like Cessna Aviation, Kansas Aviation, Aviation Controls, VT Hackney, Matcor, and several other nationally known companies, its no wonder that business is growing in Independence. 

The unique charm of Independence makes it stand out among communities across America.  Home of the Little House on the Prairie (Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood home), the Ralph Mitchell Park and Zoo,  and is home to one of Kansas' largest celebrations , Neewollah (Halloween spelled backwards).  You will find that the small town atmosphere of this Norman Rockwell esque community is truly a great place to call home for your family and business.

Independence has two main industrial parks with available acreage for your business.  The Airport Industrial Park is located southwest of the City and is currently home to various businesses including Cessna Aircraft and Kansas Aviation.  The West Laurel Industrial Park is located on the west side of the city with all infrastructure in place, so that your project is shovel ready.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Independence9,8019,4238,3728,067

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4790612593
5-9698603580
10-14582568573
15-19589498508
20-24592465446
25-29683493488
30-34569556462
35-39491521502
40-44568466480
45-49675409443
50-54626464371
55-59598496424
60-64469508449
65-69419522469
70-74300394428
75-79245332335
80-84235215263
85+294250253
18+6,9886,2816,010
Median Age373939

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Independence2023
Total8,372.00
White Alone78.19
Black Alone5.38
American Indian Alone1.86
Asian Alone0.93
Pacific Islander Alone0.06
Some Other Race2.76
Two or More Races10.82
Hispanic Origin8.76
Diversity Index47.30

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Independence2023 - 2028
Population-0.74%
Households-0.57%
Families-0.68%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households4,1313,9153,5273,427
Housing Units4,7634,4814,2524,153
Owner Occupied Units2,2422,243
Renter Occupied Units1,2851,184
Vacant Units725726

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Independence20232028
Median Home Value$92,286$96,193
Average Home Value$116,414$124,142
<$50,000381351
$50,000 - $99,999875834
$100,000 - $149,999350317
$150,000 - $199,999360410
$200,000 - $249,9998281
$250,000 - $299,99998133
$300,000 - $399,99995117
$400,000 - $499,99910
$500,000 - $749,99900
$1,000,000 +00

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later60
2000-2009114
1990-1999228
1980-1989474
1970-1979558
1960-1969374
1950-1959514
1940-1949353
1939 or Before1,815

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Independence20232028
Median Household$45,937$50,652
Average Household$59,510$67,927
Per Capita$25,105$28,892

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Independence2023
<$15,000425
$15,000 - $24,999509
$25,000 - $34,999431
$35,000 - $49,999507
$50,000 - $74,999936
$75,000 - $99,999268
$100,000 - $149,999288
$150,000 - $199,999108
$200,000+55

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+4,034
In-County Residents3,500
Out-of-County Residents381
Drive Alone3,336
Carpooled434
Public Transport0
Work at Home104
Less than 5 minutes345
5-9 minutes1,534
10-14 minutes890
15-19 minutes216
20-24 minutes257
25-29 minutes142
30-34 minutes207
35-39 minutes25
40-44 minutes15
45-59 minutes136
60-89 minutes133
90+ minutes31
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees5,600
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt17
Mining39
Utilities1
Construction305
Manufacturing413
Wholesale Trade113
  
Retail Trade887
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers197
Furn & Home Furnish Str13
Electronics & Appl Store7
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip88
Food & Beverage Stores99
Health/Pers Care Stores47
Gasoline Stations20
Clothing/Accessory Store20
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music61
General Merchandise Str335
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse107
Information109
  
Finance & Insurance181
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn112
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv22
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other47
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing178
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv175
Legal Services52
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises26
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt85
Educational Services454
HealthCare/Social Assist1,047
Arts/Entertainment/Rec85
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs479
Accommodation47
Food Srv/Drinking Places432
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin278
Auto Repair/Maintenance54
Public Administration Emp605

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Independence2023
Some High School283
Graduated High School1,398
Associates Degree782
Bachelor's Degree835
Graduate Degree531

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses593
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus7
Mining Bus5
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus29
Manufacturing Bus22
Wholesale Trade Bus12
  
Retail Trade Bus82
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus12
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus3
Electronics & Appl Store Bus2
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus11
Food & Beverage Stores Bus10
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus6
Gasoline Stations Bus4
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus7
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus18
General Merchandise Str Bus9
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus9
Information Bus13
  
Finance & Insurance Bus38
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus16
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus7
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus15
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus35
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus41
Legal Services Bus12
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus21
Educational Services Bus15
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus67
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus12
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus31
Accommodation Bus5
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus26
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus77
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus15
Public Administration Bus49

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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