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Ohio · 538 residents (2025 est.) · 0.862 sq mi
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Republic has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,125. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 158 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−26%since 2000
from 614 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
529 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+21%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:538 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4354985606226851990201020202024Republic
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,510
+119%since 2000
from $14,875 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+35%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,000
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−10%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score20.9%(95)
Diversity Score
21
+374%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+122%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Ohio?

Republic, Ohio has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Ohio?

The typical household in Republic, Ohio earns about $63,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Republic, Ohio expensive?

In Republic, Ohio, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Ohio?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Republic, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic, Ohio?

About 10.3% of people in Republic, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Republic, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Republic, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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