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Independence, Missouri

Coordinates: 39°04′42″N 94°25′10″W / 39.07833°N 94.41944°W / 39.07833; -94.41944
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Independence, Missouri
Jackson County Courthouse in Independence
Jackson County Courthouse in Independence
Location of Independence in Missouri
Location of Independence in Missouri
Coordinates: 39°04′42″N 94°25′10″W / 39.07833°N 94.41944°W / 39.07833; -94.41944
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyJackson
FoundedMarch 29, 1827
Named forThe Declaration of Independence
Area
 • Total78.42 sq mi (203.10 km2)
 • Land77.97 sq mi (201.93 km2)
 • Water0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2)
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total123,011
 • Density1,577.75/sq mi (609.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
64050–64057
Area code816
FIPS code29-35000[3]
GNIS feature ID2395422[2]
WebsiteCity of Independence

Independence is a city in the northwest part of the US state of Missouri, not far from Kansas City. In 2020, about 123,011 people lived there.[4]

Independence was created on March 28, 1827.[5] It was an important place for the Oregon Trail. This is because the trail started here.

Independence had two battles in the American Civil War. One is the on August 11, 1862. The other is the on October 21-22, 1864.

President Harry S. Truman lived in Independence for a long time. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is in Independence.

Geography

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Climate data for Independence
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °F (°C) 36
(2)
43
(6)
54
(12)
64
(18)
74
(23)
83
(28)
87
(31)
87
(31)
79
(26)
67
(19)
52
(11)
40
(4)
64
(18)
Average low °F (°C) 17
(−8)
23
(−5)
31
(−1)
42
(6)
52
(11)
62
(17)
67
(19)
65
(18)
56
(13)
46
(8)
33
(1)
23
(−5)
43
(6)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.43
(36)
1.57
(40)
2.95
(75)
4.14
(105)
5.09
(129)
5.15
(131)
4.61
(117)
4.73
(120)
5.10
(130)
3.37
(86)
3.02
(77)
1.98
(50)
43.14
(1,096)
[source?]
Historical population
Census Pop.
18603,164
18703,1840.6%
18803,146−1.2%
18906,380102.8%
19006,9749.3%
19109,85941.4%
192011,68618.5%
193015,29630.9%
194016,0665.0%
195036,963130.1%
196062,32868.6%
1970111,63079.1%
1980111,8060.2%
1990112,2950.4%
2000113,2880.9%
2010116,8303.1%
2020123,0115.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 Census

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The 2020 census said that there were 123,011 people living in Independence. There were 51,139 households, and 34,305 households with more than one person. Of the households, 60.4% owned their home and 39.6% rented their home. Children under age 18 lived in 27.2% of the households. Of the people, 72.6% were White, 8.7% were Black, and 1.2% were Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.2% of the people.[7]

2010 Census

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In 2010, there were 116,830 people, 48,742 households, and 30,165 families living in Independence.[8] The people were 85.7% White, 5.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. 7.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.

23% of the people were under 18 years old; 8.6% of the people were between 18 and 24 years old; 24.9% of the people were between 25 and 44 years old; 27.4% of the people were between 45 and 64 years old; 16.1% were 65 years old or older. 52% of the people were women, and 48% of the people were men.

References

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  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Independence, Missouri
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "QuickFacts: Independence city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  5. Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 177.
  6. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  7. "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  8. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.