Total Population
8,478
Population
Growth Rate
-0.52%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
46.700
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
3,561
Total Housing Units
4,289
Owner Occupied
2,222
Renter Occupied
1,339
Vacant
728
Median Home Value
$84,629
Average Home Value
$123,379
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.05%
Median Household
$46,046 $51,517
Average Household
$59,204 $65,241
Per Capita
$24,856 $27,506
Total Businesses
613
Total Employed
5,947
Workers 16+
3,909
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
68
Employed
1,043
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
91
Employed
924
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
23
Employed
768
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
50
Employed
625
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
30
Employed
477
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
447
Some
High School
287
Graduated
High School
1,395
Associates
Degree
877
Bachelor's
Degree
715
Graduate
Degree
527
Average Commute Time
13 min.
Resident Commuters
3,402
Non-Resident Commuters
358
Drive Alone
3,229
Carpooled
438
Public
0
Work At Home
63