Independence, MO Demographics
A map of Independence's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 85,754 | 69.7% |
Hispanic | 15,042 | 12.2% |
Black | 10,345 | 8.4% |
Multiracial | 8,514 | 6.9% |
Native American/Other | 1,912 | 1.6% |
Asian | 1,444 | 1.2% |
Independence, Missouri had a population of 123,011 in 2020. It was 69.7% White, 8.4% Black, 1.2% Asian, 12.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 6.9% 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 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is the 5th 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
85,754 residents of Independence identify as White, or 69.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Independence slightly less than the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is ranked #977 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Independence is less White than neighboring Sugar Creek (77.1% White), Lake Tapawingo (91.7% White), River Bend (100% White), Blue Springs (76.6% White), and Birmingham (89.4% White).
Independence's Black Population
10,345 residents of Independence identify as Black, or 8.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is ranked #114 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Black than neighboring Sugar Creek (3.7% Black), Lake Tapawingo (0.8% Black), River Bend (0% Black), Blue Springs (7.6% Black), and Birmingham (0% Black).
Independence's Asian Population
1,444 residents of Independence identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is ranked #154 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Asian than neighboring Sugar Creek (0.7% Asian), Lake Tapawingo (0.1% Asian), and River Bend (0% Asian). Independence is less Asian than neighboring Blue Springs (1.5% Asian), and Birmingham (1.6% Asian).
Independence's Hispanic Population
15,042 residents of Independence identify as Hispanic, or 12.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Independence slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Hispanic than neighboring Sugar Creek (9.9% Hispanic), Lake Tapawingo (2.5% Hispanic), River Bend (0% Hispanic), Blue Springs (6.7% Hispanic), and Birmingham (3.7% Hispanic).
Independence's Native American/Other Population
1,912 residents of Independence identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is ranked #155 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Tapawingo (1.5% Native American/Other), River Bend (0% Native American/Other), Blue Springs (0.9% Native American/Other), and Birmingham (0.5% Native American/Other).
Independence's Multiracial Population
8,514 residents of Independence identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Independence roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Independence is ranked #191 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Independence is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Tapawingo (3.4% Multiracial), River Bend (0% Multiracial), Blue Springs (6.7% Multiracial), and Birmingham (4.8% Multiracial). Independence is less Multiracial than neighboring Sugar Creek (7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.