Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Independence Missouri Avg US Average
Median Household Income $59,610 $69,051 $78,145
Median Personal Income $59,610 $69,051 $78,145
Average income growth 4.3% 4.3% 4.3%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

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United States
Year Independence United States

Economic Inequality in Independence | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Independence Missouri Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.498 0.543 0.570
Male Median Income $56,576 $62,759 $67,746
Female Median Income $45,439 $49,461 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 19.7% 21.2% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Independence Missouri Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 6.0% 4.1% 5.2%
Working from Home 10.3% 11.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 22 21 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

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Year Independence United States