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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Republic

Pennsylvania · 1,396 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 $20,598. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,900. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,396
−11%since 1990
from 1,571 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,920 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 2,161 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+9%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8641K1K1K2K1990201020202024Republic
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,598
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,073 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,201
+93%since 1990
from $7,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.9%
−15.4 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,428)
Black9.1%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(325)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,261)
Black7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.7%(247)
Diversity Score
18
−15%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Pennsylvania?

Republic, Pennsylvania has about 1,396 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Republic, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Republic, Pennsylvania earns about $20,598 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 $44,900, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Pennsylvania?

About 7.5% 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 22.9% 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 175 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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