Independence is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 8595 residents.. The poverty rate of Independence is 21%, which is 50% higher than national average. The typical household in Independence earns $38963 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 14 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 59.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Independence, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Independence remained 3.4%, which is 28% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Independence, only 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 39% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Independence is 76, which is 24% lower than national average. Median home value in Independence is $72800 , which is 68% lower than national average. While median income in Independence remained $38963, which is 42% lower than national average.