Independence

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  2. Independence Statistics
  3. Independence Property/Housing/Real Estate Information
  4. Independence Employment Information
  5. Independence Family Information
  6. Independence Education Information
  7. Independence Public Benefits Information
  8. Independence Criminal Information
  9. Independence Immigration & Civil Rights Information
  10. Independence Zip Codes


Independence Legal Resources Back to top

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Independence Statistics Back to top
  • Population (2000): 971
  • Land Area (2000): 6.058 square kilometers
  • Water Area (2000): 0.000 square kilometers
Independence Population By Year

Year Color 0 Box Population Year Color 0 Box Population Year Color 0 Box Population
2001 986 2003 956 2005 943
2002 Not Available 2004 Not Available 2006 930

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Houses (2000): 497
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Independence Employment Information Back to top
Independence Employment By Industry

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Miscellaneous Manufacturing 20 9.90%
2. Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing 15 7.43%
3. Admin, Support, and Waste Management 11 5.45%
4. Construction 11 5.45%
5. Food and Beverage Stores 10 4.95%
6. Machinery Manufacturing 9 4.46%
7. Personal and Laundry Services 9 4.46%
8. Repair and Maintenance 9 4.46%
9. Furniture and Related Manufacturing 8 3.96%
10. Wood Manufacturing 8 3.96%
11. Health Care 7 3.47%
12. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 7 3.47%
13. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 7 3.47%
14. Arts / Entertainment / Recreation 6 2.97%
15. Educational Services 6 2.97%
16. Public Administration 6 2.97%
17. Accommodation and Food Services 5 2.48%
18. Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting 5 2.48%
19. Beverage and Tobacco Manufacturing 5 2.48%
20. Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies 5 2.48%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Health Care 27 15.17%
2. Educational Services 18 10.11%
3. Food and Beverage Stores 13 7.30%
4. Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing 12 6.74%
5. Miscellaneous Manufacturing 10 5.62%
6. Apparel Manufacturing 9 5.06%
7. Furniture and Related Manufacturing 7 3.93%
8. Public Administration 7 3.93%
9. Department and Other General Stores 6 3.37%
10. Pharmacies and Drug Stores 6 3.37%
11. Accommodation and Food Services 5 2.81%
12. Finance and Insurance 5 2.81%
13. Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 5 2.81%
14. Computer and Electronic Manufacturing 4 2.25%
15. Jewelry / Luggage and Leather Goods 4 2.25%
16. Personal and Laundry Services 4 2.25%
17. Social Assistance 4 2.25%
18. Florists 3 1.69%
19. Paper and Paper Products, Wholesale 3 1.69%
20. Professional / Scientific / Tech Services 3 1.69%

Independence Employment By Job

Color 0 Box Male, with percent of employed male population
1. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 26 12.87%
2. Other Production Occupations 20 9.90%
3. Other Sales and Related Occupations 16 7.92%
4. Textile / Apparel / Furnishings 11 5.45%
5. Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers 8 3.96%
6. Operations Managers Non Finance 8 3.96%
7. Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching 8 3.96%
8. Vehicle Mechanics 8 3.96%
9. Other Management Occupations 7 3.47%
10. Cashiers 6 2.97%
11. Retail Sales, Not cashiers 6 2.97%
12. Assemblers and Fabricators 5 2.48%
13. Customer Service Representatives 5 2.48%
14. Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers 5 2.48%
15. Health Technologists and Technicians 5 2.48%
16. Other Installation / Maintenance 5 2.48%
17. Other Office and Admin Support 5 2.48%
18. Computer Specialists 4 1.98%
19. Carpenters 3 1.49%
20. Construction Laborers 3 1.49%
Color 1 Box Female, with percent of employed female population
1. Cashiers 15 8.43%
2. Textile / Apparel / Furnishings 15 8.43%
3. Retail Sales, Not cashiers 14 7.87%
4. Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health 9 5.06%
5. Other Healthcare Support 9 5.06%
6. Metal Workers and Plastic Workers 8 4.49%
7. Teachers, Pre/Primary School 8 4.49%
8. Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers 7 3.93%
9. Other Office and Admin Support 7 3.93%
10. Assemblers and Fabricators 6 3.37%
11. Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 6 3.37%
12. Cooks and Food Preparation Workers 6 3.37%
13. Health Technologists and Technicians 6 3.37%
14. Other Management Occupations 5 2.81%
15. Other Sales and Related Occupations 5 2.81%
16. Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians 5 2.81%
17. Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact 5 2.81%
18. Operations Managers Non Finance 4 2.25%
19. Registered Nurses 4 2.25%
20. Secretaries and Admins 4 2.25%

Independence Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week Color 0 Box Population Percent
35 or more hours 344 39.14%
15-35 hours 71 8.08%
1-14 hours 16 1.82%
No regular hours 448 50.97%

Independence Time Left For Work
Time Color 0 Box Population Percent
Midnight-4:59 AM 6 1.66%
5 AM-5:29 AM 9 2.49%
5:30 AM-5:59 AM 50 13.81%
6 AM-6:29 AM 44 12.15%
6:30 AM-6:59 AM 54 14.92%
7 AM-7:29 AM 24 6.63%
7:30 AM-7:59 AM 59 16.30%
8 AM-8:29 AM 29 8.01%
8:30 AM-8:59 AM 13 3.59%
9:00 AM-9:59 AM 28 7.73%
10:00 AM-10:59 AM 3 0.83%
11:00 AM-11:59 AM 5 1.38%
Noon-3:59 PM 26 7.18%
4 PM-11:59 PM 12 3.31%

Independence Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes Color 0 Box Population Percent
Less than 5 56 15.47%
5-9 85 23.48%
10-14 30 8.29%
15-19 13 3.59%
20-24 53 14.64%
25-29 14 3.87%
30-34 52 14.36%
35-39 14 3.87%
40-44 6 1.66%
45-59 14 3.87%
60-89 13 3.59%
At least 90 12 3.31%

Independence Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation

Minutes Color 0 Box Population (public) Percent Color 1 Box Population (private) Percent
Under 30 0 0.00% 251 69.34%
30-44 0 0.00% 72 19.89%
45-59 0 0.00% 14 3.87%
At least 60 1 0.28% 24 6.63%

Independence Type Of Commute
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Bicycle 0 0.00%
Color 1 Box Car / truck / van, carpool 51 13.64%
Color 2 Box Car / truck / van, solo 281 75.13%
Color 3 Box Motorcycle 0 0.00%
Color 4 Box Other 3 0.80%
Color 5 Box Public transportation 1 0.27%
Color 6 Box Walked 26 6.95%
Color 7 Box Worked at home 12 3.21%

Independence Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Independence Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 447 (879 people)
Families (2000): 220 (626 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 81
People at same address in 1995: 590
Independence Household Income in 1999

Income Population Percent
Under $10,000 119 26.62%
$10,000-$14,999 71 15.88%
$15,000-$19,999 46 10.29%
$20,000-$24,999 34 7.61%
$25,000-$29,999 24 5.37%
$30,000-$34,999 46 10.29%
$35,000-$39,999 9 2.01%
$40,000-$44,999 17 3.80%
$45,000-$49,999 22 4.92%
$50,000-$59,999 21 4.70%
$60,000-$74,999 5 1.12%
$75,000-$99,999 17 3.80%
$100,000-$124,999 2 0.45%
$125,000-$149,999 4 0.89%
$150,000-$199,999 4 0.89%
$200,000 or more 6 1.34%

Independence Household Type
Type Population Percent
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 1 person 190 44.60%
Color 0 Box Family, 2 people 118 27.70%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 2 people 9 2.11%
Color 0 Box Family, 3 people 57 13.38%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 3 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 4 people 37 8.69%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 4 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 5 people 9 2.11%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 5 people 1 0.23%
Color 0 Box Family, 6 people 4 0.94%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 6 people 0 0.00%
Color 0 Box Family, 7 or more people 1 0.23%
Color 1 Box Nonfamily, 7 or more people 0 0.00%

Independence Household Income Type
Type Color 0 Box Population Percent
Earnings 259 23.04%
Interest / Dividend / Rent 131 11.65%
Public Assistance 12 1.07%
Retirement 73 6.49%
Self Employment 40 3.56%
Social Security 241 21.44%
Supplemental Security 42 3.74%
Wage / Salary 248 22.06%
Other 78 6.94%

Independence Family Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box No children under 18 114 67.46%
Color 1 Box With children under 18 55 32.54%

Independence Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 53 13.73%
Color 1 Box Married 232 60.10%
Color 2 Box Never Married 71 18.39%
Color 3 Box Widowed 30 7.77%

Independence Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Divorced 48 9.54%
Color 1 Box Married 258 51.29%
Color 2 Box Never Married 77 15.31%
Color 3 Box Widowed 120 23.86%

Independence Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Independence Education Information Back to top
Independence Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree Population Percent
Color 0 Box Less than 9th grade 151 17.62%
Color 1 Box 9th-12th grade, no diploma 175 20.42%
Color 2 Box High school diploma or equivalent 281 32.79%
Color 3 Box Some college, no degree 123 14.35%
Color 4 Box Associate degree 32 3.73%
Color 5 Box Bachelors degree 64 7.47%
Color 6 Box Graduate or professional degree 31 3.62%

Independence Population In School (3 or older)
School Level Color 0 Box In Public School Percent Color 1 Box In Private School Percent Total Percent
Nursery or preschool 5 0.51% 0 0.00% 5 0.51%
Kindergarten 6 0.62% 0 0.00% 6 0.62%
Grades 1-4 38 3.91% 0 0.00% 38 3.91%
Grades 5-8 34 3.50% 0 0.00% 34 3.50%
Grades 9-12 27 2.78% 0 0.00% 27 2.78%
Undergrad college 16 1.65% 3 0.31% 19 1.96%
Graduate or professional school 6 0.62% 0 0.00% 6 0.62%
Total 132 13.59% 3 0.31% 135 13.90%

Independence Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Independence Public Benefits Information Back to top
Independence Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below Population Percent
Color 0 Box At Or Above Poverty Level 707 80.52%
Color 1 Box Below Poverty Level 171 19.48%

Independence Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Independence Criminal Information Back to top
Independence Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year


Year Color 0 Box Aggravated Assault Color 1 Box Forcible Rape Color 2 Box Murder / Manslaughter Color 3 Box Robbery Total Violent Crimes Color 4 Box Arson Color 5 Box Burglary Color 6 Box Larceny / Theft Color 7 Box Motor Vehicle Theft Total Property Crimes
2001 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 3.043 0.000 3.043
2002 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
2003 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 5.230 0.000 5.230
2004 Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
2005 1.060 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.060 0.000 2.121 8.484 1.060 11.665
2006 0.000 1.075 0.000 0.000 1.075 0.000 2.151 5.376 2.151 9.677
2007 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 2.220 4.440 2.220 8.879

Independence Law Enforcement Employeess
Year Color 0 Box Officers Color 1 Box Civilian
2004 0 2
2005 0 2
2006 0 2
2007 0 2

Independence Crime Index
Year Color 0 Box Index
2001 3

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Independence Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Independence Population By Age
Age Population Percent
0-9 Years 70 7.21%
10-19 Years 90 9.27%
20-29 Years 94 9.68%
30-39 Years 97 9.99%
40-49 Years 122 12.56%
50-59 Years 102 10.50%
60-69 Years 119 12.26%
70-79 Years 148 15.24%
80-89 Years 109 11.23%
90+ Years 20 2.06%

Independence Population - Male/Female
Male/Female Population Percent
Color 0 Box Male 436 44.90%
Color 1 Box Female 535 55.10%

Independence Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity Population Percent
Color 0 Box Caucasian 870 89.60%
Color 1 Box African-American 65 6.69%
Color 3 Box Hispanic/Latino 26 2.68%
Color 7 Box Multiracial 10 1.03%
Color 6 Box Other Race 0 0.00%
Color 5 Box Pacific Islander 0 0.00%
Color 4 Box Amerindian 0 0.00%
Color 2 Box Asian 0 0.00%

Independence Top Specified Ancestries
Rank Ancestry Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Specified Ancestries
1. English 160 32.59%
2. United States Or American 119 24.24%
3. Irish 87 17.72%
4. German 57 11.61%
5. Scotch Irish 30 6.11%
6. Dutch 9 1.83%
7. French Canadian 8 1.63%
8. Scottish 6 1.22%
9. Welsh 4 0.81%
10. French Non-Basque 3 0.61%

Independence Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank Language Color 0 Box Population Percent Of Reported Languages
1. Only English 917 94.63%
2. Spanish Or Spanish Creole 48 4.95%
3. French 2 0.21%
4. German 2 0.21%

Independence Citizen Type
Type Population Percent
Color 0 Box Citizen by birth 976 97.11%
Color 1 Box Naturalized immigrant 3 0.30%
Color 2 Box Not a citizen 26 2.59%

Independence Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Independence Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.


Independence Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
24348