Independence township is located in Montgomery County Kansas. Independence township has a 2024 population of 2,182. Independence township is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,249 in 2020.
The average household income in Independence township is $91,717 with a poverty rate of 9.61%. The median age in Independence township is 34.1 years: 37.4 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Independence township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,607 | 82.6% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 9.16% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 3.8% |
| Native American | 77 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,022 | 2.93 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 680 | 3.49 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Female | 159 | 1.7 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.29 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 26 | 5.77 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 320 | 16.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 423 | 21.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 144 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 564 | 28.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53 | 2.69% |
| Some College | 348 | 17.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,689 | 1,612 | 542 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 115 | 20 |
| Black | 53 | 13 | 0 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,132 | $110,648 | $40,956 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,893 | $0 | $41,500 |
| High School Graduate | $48,883 | $52,014 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,262 | $33,689 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,321 | $55,556 | $38,167 |
| Some College | $55,786 | $70,745 | $37,500 |
$42,321
Average Earnings
$55,556
Average Male
$38,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.44% of Independence township residents speak only English, while 3.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,510 | 135 | 5.38% |
| Native | 74 | 56 | 75.68% |
| Multiple | 289 | 55 | 19.03% |
| Black | 95 | 42 | 44.21% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 11 | 20% |
9.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.47%
Male Poverty Rate
14.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Independence township is Native, with 75.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Independence township is White, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.9% |
| Some College | 8.98% |
| High School | 7.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68% |
| Female Employed | 8.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,893 | $94,980 |
| Households | $75,152 | $91,717 |
| Married Families | $104,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,948 | $59,141 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
73.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 4.47% |
| Islander | 21 | 100% |
| Black | 9 | 11.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.61%
Born in Independence township
96.86%
Native Born
3.14%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
96.86% of Independence township residents were born in the United States, with 73.61% having been born in Kansas. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,102 | -16 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 2,118 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2027 | 2,134 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2026 | 2,150 | -16 | -0.74% |
| 2025 | 2,166 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2024 | 2,182 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 2,198 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2022 | 2,214 | -22 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,236 | -13 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,249 | 57 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 2,192 | -13 | -0.59% |
| 2018 | 2,205 | -22 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 2,227 | -33 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 2,260 | -40 | -1.74% |
| 2015 | 2,300 | -38 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 2,338 | -23 | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 2,361 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 2,365 | -19 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2,384 | -36 | -1.49% |
| 2010 | 2,420 | 0 | 0% |