Independence
City in Jackson County, Missouri
Independence is a city in Jackson County, Missouri, with 123,011 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Tapawingo, 4.8 miles SE.
- 123,011residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 78.0 sq miland area · 202.0 km²
- 1,577 / sq mipopulation density
- 64057main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Independence
Independence is a city mostly in, and one of two county seats of, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. It is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is the largest suburb on the Missouri side of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, it had a total population of 123,011, making it the fifth-most populous city in Missouri. A small part of the city extends into Clay County.
Independence is known as the "Queen City of the Trails" because it was a point of departure for the California, Oregon, and Santa Fe Trails. It is the hometown of U.S. President Harry S. Truman, and houses the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum and the gravesites of Truman and First Lady Bess Truman. It is sacred to the Latter Day Saint movement, as the site of Joseph Smith's 1831 Temple Lot, and several Mormon denominations are headquartered in the city.
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Living in Independence
- Median household income
- $60,339
- Median home value
- $172,900
- Median rent
- $1,109/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Independence had 123,011 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 123,011 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,577 per sq mi (609 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Independence at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 123,011 (2020) |
| Land area | 77.98 sq mi (202.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0855° N, 94.3521° W |
| ZIP codes | 64057, 64015, 64050, 64052, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64136 |
| Official website | independencemo.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2935000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Independence
- Lake Tapawingo4.8 mi SE
- Sugar Creek4.9 mi NW
- River Bend6.7 mi N
- Blue Springs6.8 mi SE
- Blue Summit6.9 mi W
- Birmingham7.7 mi NW
- Raytown8.6 mi SW
- Grain Valley8.9 mi SE
- Buckner8.9 mi E
- Randolph9.0 mi NW
- Unity Village9.1 mi S
- Sibley10.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Independence
What county is Independence in?
Independence is in Jackson County, Missouri.
What is the population of Independence, MO?
123,011 people lived in Independence at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Independence, MO?
The main ZIP code is 64057. Other ZIP codes: 64015, 64050, 64052, 64054, 64055, 64056, 64136.
What is the elevation of Independence?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Independence?
Lake Tapawingo (4.8 mi), Sugar Creek (4.9 mi), River Bend (6.7 mi), Blue Springs (6.8 mi), Blue Summit (6.9 mi).
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