Independence, KS Demographics

A map of Independence's Population by Race

Independence, Kansas had a population of 8,548 in 2020. It was 76.1% White, 5.4% Black, 0.8% Asian, 8.2% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 7.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Independence, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is the 42nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Independence's White Population

6,508 residents of Independence identify as White, or 76.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is ranked #634 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more White than neighboring Wayside (42.1% White). Independence is less White than neighboring Sycamore (90% White), Liberty (77.8% White), Dearing (76.4% White), and Cherryvale (85.2% White).

Independence's Black Population

459 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Black than neighboring Sycamore (1.4% Black), Liberty (0% Black), Wayside (0% Black), Dearing (0% Black), and Cherryvale (0.8% Black).

Independence's Asian Population

72 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is ranked #124 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Asian than neighboring Liberty (0% Asian), Wayside (0% Asian), and Cherryvale (0.2% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Sycamore (1.4% Asian), and Dearing (1% Asian).

Independence's Hispanic Population

704 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 8.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is ranked #150 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Sycamore (4.3% Hispanic), Liberty (3% Hispanic), Dearing (2.4% Hispanic), and Cherryvale (5.3% Hispanic). Independence is less Hispanic than neighboring Wayside (10.5% Hispanic).

Independence's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is ranked #153 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sycamore (0% Native American/Other), Liberty (0% Native American/Other), Wayside (0% Native American/Other), and Cherryvale (1.4% Native American/Other). Independence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dearing (6.3% Native American/Other).

Independence's Multiracial Population

656 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 7.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Independence is ranked #103 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Sycamore (2.9% Multiracial), and Cherryvale (7.1% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Liberty (19.2% Multiracial), Wayside (47.4% Multiracial), and Dearing (13.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.