Republic city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Republic city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 144. It ranks as the 494th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Republic city is 61.8 years. This is 66% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. Only 9.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Republic city is $70,259. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Republic city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

3.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Republic city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.