Statistics for Independence County
Latest official figures for Independence County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 38,785 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38.7 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 484 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 491 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 12.51 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 12.69 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 17 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 56,609 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 2,636.3 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 5.2 % | 2024 |