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Independence city, MO

ZIP 64053 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 64053

64053 has a population of 6,817 with a median age of 32.1 yrs (50.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
64.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
9.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
27.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.6%+34% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.6%-0% vs US avg
x
65+
8.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.5%+103% vs US avg
x
High school
46.8%+79% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.3%-37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.5%+37% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
51/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.1%+162% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.7%+156% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.9%+899% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEuropeanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 64053

Poverty Rate
30.1%+162% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.9%+86% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.7%+156% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.6%+31% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.0%+162% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.1%+132% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
57.9%+899% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,817
Median age32.1
Poverty rate30.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White64.1%
Hispanic27.6%
Black9.1%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born25.9%