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Independence Township, Nodaway County, Missouri
Independence Township, Nodaway County, township, in Nodaway County, Missouri. Independence Township, Nodaway County had 286 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 306; the 2020 Census counted 326 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 262 (±54). GEOID 2914735036.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
286
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 326 · ACS 2020-2024: 262 ±54
Median household income
$42,386
±$22,298 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$53,300
±$14,504 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$391
±$266 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Independence Township, Nodaway County and what county is it in?
Independence Township, Nodaway County is a township in Nodaway County, Missouri. It covers 61.2 square miles of land, 5 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Independence Township (Nodaway County): Parnell (city, 135 in 2020).
Independence Township, Nodaway County is in the Maryville, MO micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Independence Township, Nodaway County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 286 people lived in Independence Township, Nodaway County on July 1, 2025, down 6.5% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Independence Township, Nodaway County, 306, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 326: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 262 (±54).
| Measure | Independence Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 262±54 | 20,774 | −237 |
| Households | 137±32 | 8,460 | −51 |
| Average household size | 1.91±0.33 | 2.15 | −0.74 |
| Housing units | 178±35 | 9,536 | −117 |
Independence Township, Nodaway County's population since 2000
From 423 in 2000 to 286 in 2025: down 32.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Independence Township, Nodaway County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Independence Township, Nodaway County?
The median resident of Independence Township, Nodaway County is 35.9 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.8%.
| Measure | Independence Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±7.7 | 33.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±8.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±7.6 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 53.8%±8.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8%±6.2 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0%±11.6 pts | 91.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±12.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±12.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±12.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8%±10.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±12.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±6.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8%±8.1 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±6.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1%±3.8 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.7%±4.9 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.7%±2.1 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7%±5.8 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±12.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Independence Township, Nodaway County earn?
Half of Independence Township, Nodaway County's 137 households earn less than $42,386 a year (±$22,298), against $59,315 in Nodaway County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $56,920 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Independence Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,386±$22,298 | $59,315 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $57,863±$10,910 | $74,940 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,923±$6,489 | $30,440 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.9%±11.9 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.9%±25.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±6.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.1%±8.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.5%±13.5 pts | 85.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Independence Township, Nodaway County?
Owners occupy 61.3% of Independence Township, Nodaway County's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $53,300 by its owner (±$14,504).
| Measure | Independence Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $53,300±$14,504 | $177,500 | −$108,536 |
| Median gross rent | $391±$266 | $786 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2%±23.8 pts | 37.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,100±$670 | $1,309 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3%±13.7 pts | 62.3% | −18.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.7%±13.7 pts | 37.7% | – |
| Housing units | 178±35 | 9,536 | −117 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±32.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±42.3 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9%±9.3 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.3%±9.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4%±4.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1%±1.5 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.4%±10.8 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7%±1.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Independence Township, Nodaway County work and get to work?
93.2% of Independence Township, Nodaway County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes.
| Measure | Independence Township, Nodaway County | Nodaway County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±11.9 pts | 58.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±6.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 93.2%±9.6 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.9%±9.5 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±25.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±25.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.8%±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min±3.5 | 15.8 min | −8.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Independence Township, Nodaway County?
No census tract lies mostly in Independence Township, Nodaway County; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4701Nodaway County | 2,090 | $62,536 |
| Tract 4705Nodaway County | 5,218 | $71,852 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Independence Township, Nodaway County) · Census block assignment files
How does Independence Township, Nodaway County compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Independence Township, Nodaway County is the 11,568th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 183rd-most populous of 280 in Missouri.
Independence Township, Nodaway County is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 183rd | 280 |
Independence Township, Nodaway County's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Independence Township, Nodaway County?
27 of the 57 figures for Independence Township, Nodaway County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Independence Township, Nodaway County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.