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Republic

Missouri · 14,751 residents · 16.019 sq mi
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Republic has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,975. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value is $118,000. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,751
+75%since 2000
from 8,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 527 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.2
−3%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K13K17K21K1990201020202024Republic
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,975
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,758
+43%since 2000
from $15,212 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(8,157)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(88)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(369)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(13,925)
Black0.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(320)
Asian0.5%(79)
Other2.8%(413)
Diversity Score14.6%(2,152)
Diversity Score
15
+234%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Missouri?

Republic, Missouri has about 14,751 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Missouri?

The typical household in Republic, Missouri earns about $50,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Republic, Missouri expensive?

In Republic, Missouri, the median home is worth about $118,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Missouri?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Republic, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic, Missouri?

About 8.7% of people in Republic, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Republic, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Republic, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,459 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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