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Republic

Michigan · 470 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 $27,731. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 144 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $35,300. With a median age of 57.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
−23%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.6
+28%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3454194945686422000201020202024Republic
2024519
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,731
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,731
+33%since 2000
from $14,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−9%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(4)
Diversity Score3.5%(16)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.5%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Michigan?

Republic, Michigan has about 470 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Michigan?

The typical household in Republic, Michigan earns about $27,731 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 $35,300, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Michigan?

About 13.1% 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 27.6% of people in Republic, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

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