Independence City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 9846 people, 4149 households, and 2610 families residing in the city. The population density was 1979.4 people per square mile (764.25/kmē), it is the 62nd most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Kansas. There were 4747 housing units at an average density of 955.1 per square mile (368.77/kmē). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.93 persons. In the city Age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 18% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males. The median age was 37.4 years, The median age of males was 34.9 years, for females the median age was 39.8 years. The racial makeup of the city was 87% White, 7.17% Black or African American, 1.16% American Indian, 0.62% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 2.95% from two or more races and 1.1% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $29574, making it the 388th wealthiest city by median household income among the Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $37134, it is 366th wealthiest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $15496, it is Kansas's 340th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $17767, The median income for males was $20293, compared to $15560 for females.
In 2000, 2467 pupils and students, of which 46.53% are male and 53.47% are female, 25.06% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.76% nursery or pri school, 7.38% kindergarten, 45.16% elementary school, 24.36% high school and 17.35% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 9846 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 9856 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 9832 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 9682 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 9500 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 9343 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 9288 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 9199 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9217 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9262 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9245 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 64 | 78 | 142 |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 82 | 182 |
| Elementary school | 575 | 539 | 1114 |
| High school | 258 | 343 | 601 |
| College or graduate school | 151 | 277 | 428 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence city, Kansas | $29574 | $37134 | $15496 |
| Montgomery County, Kansas | $30997 | $38516 | $16421 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |