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Republic

Pennsylvania · 1,332 residents · 0.727 sq mi
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Republic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,866. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $141,300. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,332
−5%since 2000
from 1,396 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,832 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
−20%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K2K1990201020202024Republic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,866
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,598 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,914
+75%since 2000
from $14,201 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
−14%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$141,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,138
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,261)
Black7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(31)
Asian1.6%(21)
Other7.7%(102)
Diversity Score26.4%(352)
Diversity Score
26
+49%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
19.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+30.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
55.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
39.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 75.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Pennsylvania?

Republic, Pennsylvania has about 1,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Republic, Pennsylvania earns about $59,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Republic, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Republic, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $141,300, and the typical rent is about $1,138 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Republic, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% of people in Republic, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Republic, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Republic, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 239 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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