Independence, KS Profile
Independence, KS, population 9,198, is located
in Kansas's Montgomery county,
about 75.7 miles from Tulsa and 95.1 miles from Wichita.
Through the 90's Independence's population has declined by about 1%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Independence has declined by about 6%. Since 2005 Independence's population has stayed about the same.
Independence's property crime levels tend to be higher than Kansas's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Independence tend to be higher than Kansas's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 47% |
| Females | 53% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 87% |
| African American | 7% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 8.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 9,852 | N/A |
| 2001 | 9,675 | -1.80% |
| 2002 | 9,491 | -1.90% |
| 2003 | 9,331 | -1.69% |
| 2004 | 9,273 | -0.62% |
| 2005 | 9,180 | -1.00% |
| 2006 | 9,194 | 0.15% |
| 2007 | 9,236 | 0.46% |
| 2008 | 9,202 | -0.37% |
| 2009 | 9,198 | -0.04% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,574 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 804 |
| 2003 | 576 |
| 2004 | 562 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 545 |
| 2007 | 748 |
| 2008 | 499 |
| 2009 | 403 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
0 | 9 | 16 | 55 |
| 2003 |
2 | 1 | 10 | 42 |
| 2004 |
0 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 2005 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2006 |
1 | 2 | 5 | 43 |
| 2007 |
1 | 1 | 12 | 55 |
| 2008 |
0 | 3 | 5 | 38 |
| 2009 |
1 | 8 | 3 | 25 |
| 2010 |
- | - | - | - |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 6,002 |
| 2003 | 7,174 |
| 2004 | 5,629 |
| 2005 | N/A |
| 2006 | 4,845 |
| 2007 | 5,244 |
| 2008 | 4,767 |
| 2009 | 4,955 |
| 2010 | N/A |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
166 |
406 |
25 |
| 2003 |
168 |
496 |
21 |
| 2004 |
159 |
350 |
22 |
| 2005 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2006 |
100 |
331 |
22 |
| 2007 |
116 |
333 |
35 |
| 2008 |
85 |
333 |
21 |
| 2009 |
92 |
349 |
14 |
| 2010 |
- |
- |
- |
Location
| Elevation | 826 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.5 Square Miles |
