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Kansas · 80 residents (2025 est.) · 0.233 sq mi
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Republic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,964. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
93% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−8%since 2000
from 161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
+29%since 2000
from 49.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:80 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
731001261521791990201020202024Republic
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,964
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,056
+25%since 2000
from $18,399 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−18%since 2010
from 0.310 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
92.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(109)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.9%(31)
Diversity Score51.3%(76)
Diversity Score
51
+1016%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.3%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.6%
−36.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
65.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2017
from 75.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Kansas?

Republic, Kansas has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Kansas?

The typical household in Republic, Kansas earns about $72,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Republic, Kansas?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Republic, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic, Kansas?

About 6.1% of people in Republic, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Republic, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Republic, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 22 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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