Independence, MO Profile
Independence, MO, population 110,208, is located
in Missouri's Jackson county,
about 8.8 miles from Kansas City and 11.5 miles from Kansas City.
Through the 90's Independence's population has grown by about 1%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Independence has declined by about 3%.
Independence's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Missouri's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Independence tend to be higher than Missouri's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 92% |
| African American | 3% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 37.80 |
| Males | 36.00 |
| Females | 39.50 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 13.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 13.00% | | 40 to 60: | 14.00% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 12.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 113,288 | N/A |
| 2001 | 112,999 | -0.26% |
| 2002 | 112,650 | -0.31% |
| 2003 | 111,858 | -0.70% |
| 2004 | 110,966 | -0.80% |
| 2005 | 110,208 | -0.68% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $38,012 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 586 |
| 2002 | 568 |
| 2003 | 666 |
| 2004 | 707 |
| 2005 | 711 |
| 2006 | 732 |
| 2007 | 769 |
| 2008 | 747 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
6 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
6 |
2 |
7 |
9 |
| Forcible Rape |
27 |
33 |
43 |
50 |
45 |
61 |
45 |
57 |
| Robbery |
144 |
124 |
107 |
111 |
123 |
138 |
154 |
163 |
| Aggravated Assault |
491 |
489 |
605 |
637 |
622 |
612 |
631 |
595 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 7,212 |
| 2002 | 6,818 |
| 2003 | 7,359 |
| 2004 | 7,520 |
| 2005 | 7,319 |
| 2006 | 6,853 |
| 2007 | 7,286 |
| 2008 | 7,335 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
1,157 |
1,210 |
1,328 |
1,380 |
1,304 |
1236 |
1304 |
1413 |
| Larceny, Theft |
6,220 |
5,833 |
6,080 |
6,197 |
5,956 |
5538 |
5547 |
5904 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
844 |
788 |
956 |
925 |
930 |
834 |
1082 |
779 |
| Arson |
53 |
48 |
47 |
31 |
34 |
40 |
35
|
27
|
Location
| Elevation | 1,033 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 78.2 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 0.1 Square Miles |
