Independence, MO, is a town in Jackson County that has a population of 17,134. It is located about twenty minutes east from downtown Kansas City and has a population density of 820 people per square mile. Independence is home to local businesses such as Harvester Artspace, Home Towne Studios & Suites, and Papa Jack's BBQ. Year-round outdoor activities available in Independence include visits to the Truman Home National Historic Site or the George Owens Nature Park for fishing and trails for running and biking. Other organizations in Independence include the Jackson County Library, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and Rotary Club International. Local sporting events include games for the Kansas City Mavericks hockey team or the FC Kansas City women's soccer team.
The population in Independence (zip 64056) is 17,134. There are 824 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Independence (zip 64056) is 32.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Independence (zip 64056) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Independence (zip 64056)
- 53.7% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 29.3% are married with children
- 25.0% have children, but are single
Race in Independence (zip 64056)
- 74.6% are White
- 9.5% are Black
- 0.8% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 10.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 2.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander