Poverty Rate in Independence, Missouri
In Independence, Missouri, an estimated 18,275 of 120,725 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Independence, Missouri?
The poverty rate in Independence, Missouri is 15.1%.
- How many people in Independence, Missouri live in poverty?
In Independence, Missouri, an estimated 18,275 of 120,725 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Independence, Missouri compare to the average for Missouri?
The poverty rate in Independence, Missouri is 14.39% higher than the Missouri average. In Independence, Missouri, an estimated 15.1% of 120,725 people live in poverty. In Missouri, 13.2% of 6,005,542 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Independence, Missouri compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Independence, Missouri is 19.84% higher than the US average. In Independence, Missouri, an estimated 15.1% of 120,725 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
19.1% of 29 thousand people
Under 5 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
16.9% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
19.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
19.8% of 21 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
18.3% of 29 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
11.3% of 66 thousand people
18 to 34 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
10.3% of 26 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
12% of 40 thousand people
60 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Independence, Missouri
2023
10.1% of 32 thousand people
65 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Independence, Missouri
2023
7.2% of 24 thousand people
White
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Independence, Missouri
2023
10.4% of 85 thousand people
Black or African American
34.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Independence, Missouri
2023
34.3% of 9 thousand people
Two or more races
11.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Independence, Missouri
2023
11.3% of 16 thousand people
Hispanic
11.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Independence, Missouri
2023
11.8% of 18 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Independence, Missouri
2023
9.8% of 81 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Independence, Missouri
2023
10.6% of 83 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
22.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Independence, Missouri
2023
22.1% of 6 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
10.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Independence, Missouri
2023
10.6% of 27 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.4% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Independence, Missouri
2023
11.4% of 29 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Independence, Missouri
2023
6.2% of 21 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
5.8% of 59 thousand people
Employed
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Independence, Missouri
2023
4.8% of 57 thousand people
Male
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Independence, Missouri
2023
4.6% of 30 thousand people
Female
5% Poverty Rate for employed women in Independence, Missouri
2023
5% of 27 thousand people
Unemployed
32.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Independence, Missouri
2023
32.7% of 2 thousand people
Male
28.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Independence, Missouri
2023
28.2% of 1 thousand people
Female
37.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Independence, Missouri
2023
37.5% of 1 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Independence, Missouri
2023
10.6% of 93 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Independence, Missouri
2023
2.6% of 43 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
14.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Independence, Missouri
2023
14.6% of 19 thousand people
Did not work
19.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Independence, Missouri
2023
19.1% of 32 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
18% Poverty Rate for single people in Independence, Missouri
2023
18% of 28 thousand people
Male
16.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Independence, Missouri
2023
16.9% of 14 thousand people
Female
19.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Independence, Missouri
2023
19.2% of 14 thousand people
18 to 24 years
9.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
9.7% of 3 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
9.6% of 6 thousand people
35 to 44 years
8.5% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
8.5% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
25.6% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
25.6% of 2 thousand people
55 to 64 years
27.5% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
27.5% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Independence, Missouri
2023
22.6% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
14.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Independence, Missouri
2023
14.3% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Independence, Missouri
2023
3% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
24.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Independence, Missouri
2023
24.5% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
36% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Independence, Missouri
2023
36% of 10 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Independence, Missouri
2023
12.2%
Poverty Rate by City around Jackson County
- Belton, Missouri 8.9% of 23,990 people.
- Blue Springs, Missouri 6.4% of 58,273 people.
- Blue Summit, Missouri 34.9% of 782 people.
- Buckner, Missouri 10.1% of 2,886 people.
- Grain Valley, Missouri 7% of 15,554 people.