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Republic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $236,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
984
+3%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 672 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−9%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,016 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9001K1K1K1K1990201020202024Republic
2024984
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,417
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,284 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,957
+142%since 2000
from $14,427 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
+9%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,200
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+52%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(877)
Black0.8%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(799)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(125)
Diversity Score40.2%(395)
Diversity Score
40
+432%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic, Washington?

Republic, Washington has about 984 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Republic, Washington?

The typical household in Republic, Washington earns about $60,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Republic, Washington expensive?

In Republic, Washington, the median home is worth about $236,200, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Republic, Washington?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Republic, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic, Washington?

About 16.4% of people in Republic, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Republic, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Republic, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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