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Compare Ferguson to Independence

This post compares Ferguson, 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 Ferguson (city) Independence (city)
Population 20,927 117,369
Income (median) $35,825 $38,894
Home Value (median) $84,000 $102,800
White 26% 81%
Black 68% 7%
Asian 0% 1%
With Kids 36% 27%
Age (median) 35 40
Rentals 45% 38%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Ferguson or Independence?
A: Ferguson has a much smaller population count than Independence: 20927 compared with 117369 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Ferguson or Independence?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Ferguson.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Ferguson does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Ferguson versus 38% for Independence.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Ferguson may include: Grandview, Florissant, and Hazelwood.

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

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