Republic County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Republic County, Kansas Demographics
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Republic County, Kansas has a population of 4,646, the 70th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $56,833 and the median home value is $75,600. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Republic County Quick Facts

Population 4,646

Median Household Income $56,833

Median Home Value $75,600

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.8%

Median Age 44.9 years

Homeownership Rate 78.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.5%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 4,646 70th of 105

Median Income $56,833 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment 1.8%

How Republic County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	4,662	4,646	-0.3%
Median household income	$53,611	$56,833	+6.0%
Median home value	$76,000	$75,600	-0.5%

Median Household Income

Republic

$56,833

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Republic

$75,600

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.6%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 34.6%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

3.2%

$15K-$20K

6.1%

$20K-$25K

6.1%

$25K-$30K

6.8%

$30K-$35K

5.9%

$35K-$40K

2.4%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

11.7%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

1.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

61.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.2%

Renter 21.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $664/mo 14.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

19.4%

55-74

29.4%

75+

11.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Republic County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Belleville	2,086	$56,218	8.0%	$81,500
Scandia	288	$49,250	4.5%	$68,800
Cuba	192	$52,500	5.7%	$44,700
Courtland	163	$58,125	1.8%	$83,300
Munden	158	$53,375	25.9%	$30,000
Republic	148	$72,964	6.1%	N/A
Agenda	90	$26,389	16.7%	$112,500
Narka	82	$45,000	18.3%	N/A
Norway	6	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Republic County is located in Kansas with a total population of 4,646. It is the 70th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Republic County is 44.9 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Republic County is $56,833. This is 23% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 1.8%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $75,600. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Republic County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Republic County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Republic County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Republic County, Kansas?

Republic County has a population of 4,646, making it the 70th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Republic County?

The median household income in Republic County is $56,833 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Republic County, Kansas?

Republic County contains 9 Census-designated places.