Demographics & People — Independence, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,469 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,300 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,765 |
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| Family Households | 2,095 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.2 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2199 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,990 |
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| Black or African American | 215 |
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| Asian | 24 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 732 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,394 |
| German | 1,983 |
| Other groups | 1,899 |
| Irish | 1,355 |
| English | 1,149 |
| American | 845 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 663 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 503 |
| Scottish | 232 |
| Italian | 223 |
Language
| English Only | 7,739 |
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| Spanish | 250 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,061 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 410 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,550 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Independence, Kansas.
