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Republic

Michigan · 519 residents · 3.618 sq mi
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Republic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,400. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
519
−15%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+30%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3454194945686422000201020202024Republic
2024519
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,545 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,945
+102%since 2000
from $14,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+13%since 2010
from 0.447 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+44%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(507)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(7)
Diversity Score5.7%(29)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
6.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% 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, Michigan?

Republic, Michigan has about 519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Michigan?

The typical household in Republic, Michigan earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Republic, Michigan expensive?

In Republic, Michigan, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Michigan?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Republic, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic, Michigan?

About 18.3% of people in Republic, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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