Independence is a city in Missouri state in USA with a population of 117139 residents.. The poverty rate of Independence is 14%, which is 0% lower than national average. The typical household in Independence earns $50797 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 49.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Independence, only 90% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Independence remained 5.6%, which is 19% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Independence, only 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Independence is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Independence is $121200 , which is 47% lower than national average. While median income in Independence remained $50797, which is 25% lower than national average.