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Republic

Missouri · 18,750 residents · 16.019 sq mi
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Republic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,322. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 10,312 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,400. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,750
+122%since 2000
from 8,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,170 / sq mi
+122%since 2000
from 527 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K13K17K21K1990201020202024Republic
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,322
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,751
+56%since 2000
from $15,212 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(16,244)
Black1.2%(233)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(704)
Asian0.8%(152)
Other2.5%(474)
Diversity Score20.7%(3,875)
Diversity Score
21
+373%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Missouri?

Republic, Missouri has about 18,750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Missouri?

The typical household in Republic, Missouri earns about $55,322 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 $134,400, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Missouri?

About 24.6% 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 14.8% 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 12,458 residents, a change of about 198 percent over that period.

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