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Independence city, MO

ZIP 64056 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 64056

64056 has a population of 17,608 with a median age of 32.2 yrs (48.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.8%+17% vs US avg
x
Black
14.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.6%+44% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.3%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
12.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-10% vs US avg
x
High school
36.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.6%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.7%+135% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.0%+171% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.1%+436% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 64056

Poverty Rate
18.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.7%+135% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.0%+171% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.3%+54% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
31.1%+436% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,608
Median age32.2
Poverty rate18.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.8%
Hispanic7.9%
Black14.0%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born32.7%