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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Republic County

Kansas · 5,835 residents · 717.377 sq mi
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Republic County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,494. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $40,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,835
−10%since 1990
from 6,482 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
45.7
+4%since 1990
from 44.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Republic County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,494
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,433
+60%since 1990
from $10,890 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,200
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$288
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $212 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 78.4% in 1990
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+39%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(6,467)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(6)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score0.8%(52)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,718)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score3.3%(192)
Diversity Score
3
+307%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−54%since 1990
from 24.6 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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Home value$122,800+205%
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REPUBLIC COUNTY VS
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Home value$117,100+191%
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Income$52,634+73%
Home value$64,600+61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic County, Kansas?

Republic County, Kansas has about 5,835 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Republic County, Kansas?

The typical household in Republic County, Kansas earns about $30,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Republic County, Kansas expensive?

In Republic County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $40,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Republic County, Kansas?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Republic County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Republic County, Kansas?

About 9.1% of people in Republic County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Republic County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Republic County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 647 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 9783Census Tract 9782Census Tract 9781
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 66935ZIP 66966ZIP 66959ZIP 66939ZIP 66940ZIP 66964ZIP 66930ZIP 66960ZIP 66961
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