Total Population
8,748
Population
Growth Rate
-0.71%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
46.300
Independence 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.
Households
3,662
Total Housing Units
4,487
Owner Occupied
2,265
Renter Occupied
1,397
Vacant
825
Median Home Value
$79,646
Average Home Value
$110,232
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.66%
Per Capita Income
1.27%
Median Household
$40,418 $41,928
Average Household
$51,012 $54,271
Per Capita
$21,228 $22,608
Total Businesses
598
Total Employed
5,492
Workers 16+
4,264
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
68
Employed
1,027
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
89
Employed
913
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
47
Employed
608
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
32
Employed
492
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
27
Employed
445
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
420
Some
High School
328
Graduated
High School
1,396
Associates
Degree
801
Bachelor's
Degree
680
Graduate
Degree
535
Average Commute Time
15 min.
Resident Commuters
3,661
Non-Resident Commuters
416
Drive Alone
3,337
Carpooled
654
Public
0
Work At Home
61