Population 4,646 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Republic County
Household size in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.03 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Republic County are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.03 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.9 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.0 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Republic County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Republic County: 3.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only three have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Republic County
Renters in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Republic County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (62.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Republic County: 23.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Republic County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Kansas counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Republic County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $415 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $586 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $715 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$300 | +$390 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Republic County costs $715 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Republic County
Bachelor's degrees in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Republic County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.5%, against 35.6% nationally. Compared with other Kansas counties, Republic County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Republic County: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Kansas counties, Republic County has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Republic County
| Period | Republic County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Republic County has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Republic County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic County | 2.36 | 44.5 | 3.8% | 21.8% | 23.6% | 1946 | $715 | 22.5% | 94.3% | 1.9% |
| Jewell County | 2.20 | 49.1 | 4.4% | 25.9% | 25.0% | 1945 | $615 | 18.2% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Washington County | 2.29 | 42.9 | 6.1% | 21.5% | 11.5% | 1953 | $581 | 25.5% | 94.9% | 1.2% |
| Marshall County | 2.34 | 44.4 | 6.9% | 20.0% | 12.0% | 1959 | $698 | 18.6% | 92.6% | 1.9% |
| Smith County | 2.23 | 48.6 | 4.3% | 15.2% | 20.7% | 1950 | $631 | 25.5% | 95.6% | 0.7% |
| Phillips County | 2.11 | 46.4 | 9.7% | 22.0% | 18.2% | 1959 | $704 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 3.6% |
| Nemaha County | 2.48 | 41.3 | 8.0% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1973 | $779 | 29.9% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Brown County | 2.45 | 41.8 | 8.8% | 23.7% | 15.1% | 1962 | $648 | 19.5% | 94.6% | 5.4% |
| Norton County | 2.12 | 41.6 | 8.7% | 23.8% | 17.2% | 1953 | $721 | 22.4% | 95.2% | 1.9% |
| Doniphan County | 2.53 | 38.7 | 9.0% | 18.9% | 18.4% | 1964 | $756 | 21.8% | 92.2% | 1.7% |
| Decatur County | 2.02 | 48.4 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 16.4% | 1952 | $668 | 26.3% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Republic County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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