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Republic County

Kansas · 4,674 residents · 717.377 sq mi
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Republic County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,411. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 1,161 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,674
−20%since 2000
from 5,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+8%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Republic County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,411
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,494 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,100
+61%since 2000
from $17,433 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,718)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(192)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(4,402)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(91)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other1.8%(82)
Diversity Score10.5%(491)
Segregation Score19.2%(897)
Diversity Score
10
+219%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Republic County, Kansas?

Republic County, Kansas has about 4,674 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Republic County, Kansas earns about $50,411 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Republic County, Kansas?

About 28.2% 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 8.5% 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 1,808 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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