Total Population
8,372
Population
Growth Rate
-0.74%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
47.300
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
3,527
Total Housing Units
4,252
Owner Occupied
2,242
Renter Occupied
1,285
Vacant
725
Median Home Value
$92,286
Average Home Value
$116,414
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.85%
Median Household
$45,937 $50,652
Average Household
$59,510 $67,927
Per Capita
$25,105 $28,892
Total Businesses
593
Total Employed
5,600
Workers 16+
4,034
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
67
Employed
1,047
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
82
Employed
887
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
49
Employed
605
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
31
Employed
479
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
454
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
26
Employed
432
Some
High School
283
Graduated
High School
1,398
Associates
Degree
782
Bachelor's
Degree
835
Graduate
Degree
531
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
3,500
Non-Resident Commuters
381
Drive Alone
3,336
Carpooled
434
Public
0
Work At Home
104