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Kansas City, MO vs Independence, KS

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- Independence is 0% more densely populated than Kansas City.
- People are 1.8% more likely to be married in Independence.
- The Median Age is 3.0 years older in Independence.
 Kansas City, MOIndependence, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock8,584329,725,481
 Female Population51.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock38.438.4
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 Population - 2010460,690  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock9,846285,036,114
 Population - 1990435,146  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-14.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now14.3%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,119.893.4
 Land Area314.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Kansas City, MOIndependence, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.4%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.7%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock10.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.0%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Kansas City, MOIndependence, KSUnited States
 White55.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian2.6%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.5%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Kansas City, MOIndependence, KSUnited States
 Married Population42.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock56.7%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.0%10.8%
 Widowed4.8%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households213,560  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,12080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households99,020  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock21.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews
Mark · Kansas City, MO
Moved and Come Back Twice
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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Synthetic  · Kansas City, MO
Kansas City is the Midwest’s best kept secret
Over 4 years ago

KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Jo · Kansas City, MO
It's HOME / QUIET / FUN
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Independence    3 Reviews
Chris · Independence, KS
Low crime
Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Chris · Independence, KS
Government Move
Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Gerry · Independence, KS
Schools
Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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