Independence, Jackson County, Missouri
Independence: County seat of Jackson County, Missouri, United States
About
Independence is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 116,830 and a population density of 576 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 116,774 inhabitants.
The city was created 196 years ago in 1826.
Quick Facts about Independence
Population : | 116,774 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Missouri (United States) |
County : | Jackson County |
Postal code : | 64050–64058 |
Phone Area Codes : | 816 |
Area : | 202.76 km2 |
Altitude : | 1,033 feet / 315 meters |
Establishment : | January 01, 1827 (196 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 14:13:14 (9th June 2023) |
Density : | 576 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.05% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Independence is located at 39°5'28"N 94°24'56"W (39.0911200, -94.4155100).
Independence map
- Official Website
Official website of Independence
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Independence decreased by 0.05% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 116,830 | - | census |
2011 | 116,947 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2012 | 117,360 | 0.35% | estimation process |
2013 | 117,336 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 117,575 | 0.2% | estimation process |
2015 | 117,347 | -0.19% | estimation process |
2016 | 117,354 | 0.01% | estimation process |
2017 | 117,336 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2018 | 117,213 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2019 | 116,925 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2020 | 116,774 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Other Places in Independence
1 Independence City Hall
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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2 City Hall Independence
111 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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3 Independence Health Administration
515 S Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Independence, Mo
111 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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5 Independence Finance Department
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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6 Independence City Council office
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64055 ➦ Show Map
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7 Independence Human Resources
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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8 Independence City Manager
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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9 Independence Purchasing Department
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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10 Independence City 7
111 E Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Independence (86)
People born in Independence, including actress and dancer Ginger Rogers, fantasy novelist Margaret Weis, First Lady of the United States Bess Truman, .
List
- Larry Young (American racewalker) he was born in 10/02/1943
- Margaret Truman (American author of murder mysteries; daughter of 33rd President of the United States Harry S. Truman (1924-2008)) she was born in 17/02/1924
- Chris Pitman (American musician) he was born in 25/02/1976
- Patrick F. Gill (American politician (1868-1923)) he was born in 16/08/1868
- Arliss Howard (actor and director from the United States) he was born in 18/10/1954
- Jon Barwise (American logician) he was born in 29/06/1942
- Daniel McVicar (American actor) he was born in 17/06/1958
- Gary Bergen (NBA basketball player) he was born in 16/07/1932
- Jeffrey Lundgren (American mass murderer) he was born in 03/05/1950
- Charles Thomas (American politician (1897-1983)) he was born in 28/09/1897
- Jim Butcher (American author) he was born in 26/10/1971
- Paul Henning (American producer and writer (1911-2005)) he was born in 16/09/1911
- Peggy Noland (American fashion designer) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Johnathan Wendel (American electronic sports player) he was born in 26/02/1981
- William J. Randall (American politician) he was born in 16/07/1909
- Jared Huffman (U.S. Representative from California) he was born in 18/02/1964
- Rick Sutcliffe (American baseball player) he was born in 21/06/1956
- Christy Henrich (American gymnast) she was born in 18/07/1972
Schools in Independence
College & universities near Independence, MO
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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177603 | Summit Salon Academy Kansas City | Independence (MO) | 64055 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Independence, MO
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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IDP | Independence | 600 South Grand Ave. | RAIL |
KCY | Union Station | 30 West Pershing Rd. | RAIL |
LEE | Lee's Summit | 217 SW Main St. | RAIL |
WAR | Warrensburg | 100 South Holden St. | RAIL |
LRC | Lawrence | 413 East 7th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Independence
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Indep Main Post Office | Independence (MO) | 64050 |
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Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Jackson County , MO. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
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Kansas City | 495,327 | Largest municipality in the U. |
East Independence | 110,675 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States of America |
Lee's Summit | 101,467 | City in Missouri, United States |
Blue Springs | 56,547 | City in Missouri, United States |
Raytown | 28,816 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Grandview | 24,711 | City in Washington, United States |
Grain Valley | 14,827 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Oak Grove | 8,437 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Greenwood | 5,881 | Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States |
Sugar Creek | 3,235 | City in Missouri |
Buckner | 3,010 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Marlborough | 2,142 | Village in St. |
Lake Lotawana | 2,131 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Lone Jack | 1,378 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Lake Tapawingo | 719 | City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States |
Adams | 690 | Town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Independence distances to largest Missouri cities