Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Independence spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 14.71 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
As is often the case in a small city, Independence doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, Independence is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 26.80% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Independence in 2022 was $27,602, which is lower middle income relative to Kansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $110,408 for a family of four. However, Independence contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Independence is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Independence home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Independence residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Independence include German, Irish, English, Scottish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Independence is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
