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Independence 30 School District
Independence 30 School District is a unified school district in Missouri with a community population of 98,857. The median household income is $57,972 and the median age is 39.3.
98,857
Population
2333
People / sq mi
$57,972
Median Income
39.3
Median Age
Independence 30 School District covers 42 sq mi of land at 2332.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 52.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$57,972
Median Household Income
$31,812
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$165,700
Median Home Value
$1,065
Median Rent
59.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.1%
High School+
19.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence 30 School District serves a community with a population of 98,857 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Missouri.
The median household income in Independence 30 School District is $57,972, with a per capita income of $31,812. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
Independence 30 School District is 70.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 52.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Independence 30 School District, 88.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Independence 30 School District is $165,700, with a median rent of $1,065. The homeownership rate is 59.3%.
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Data for Independence 30 School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2915480).
Independence 30 School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 2,333 people per square mile. With 98,857 residents, Independence 30 School District is a school district in Missouri.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $57,972, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.0% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $165,700, with typical rent around $1,065.
19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Independence 30 School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.