One of the benefits of Independence is that there is very little traffic. The average commute to work is 14.71 minutes, which is substantially less than the national average. Not only does this mean that the drive to work is less aggravating, but noise and pollution levels are lower as a result.
As is often the case in a small city, Independence doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The overall education level of Independence is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 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.
