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Compare Blue Springs to Independence

This post compares Blue Springs, Missouri to Independence, Missouri across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Blue Springs (city) Independence (city)
Population 54,036 117,369
Income (median) $49,356 $38,894
Home Value (median) $149,000 $102,800
White 84% 81%
Black 8% 7%
Asian 1% 1%
With Kids 39% 27%
Age (median) 34 40
Rentals 29% 38%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Blue Springs or Independence?
A: Blue Springs has a much smaller population count than Independence: 54036 compared with 117369 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Blue Springs or in Independence?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Blue Springs.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Blue Springs or Independence?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Blue Springs.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Independence does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Blue Springs versus 38% for Independence.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Blue Springs may include: Belton, Nixa, and Liberty.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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