Republic County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,646 | — | #2,923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,833 | -24.4% | #2,345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.9 years | +15.4% | #756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $75,600 | -73.2% | #3,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $664 | -42.9% | #2,889 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | -15.6% | #931 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Republic County has a population of 4,646, making it the #2,923 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Republic County is $56,833, ranking #2,345 out of 3,222 counties — 24.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Republic County is $75,600 (-73.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $664/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.2%.
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94.4% of residents in Republic County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Republic County, Kansas
Republic County, Kansas has a total population of 4,646, making it the 2,923rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Republic County is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Republic County is $56,833, which ranks #2,345 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Republic County is $75,600, 73.2% below the national median. Renters in Republic County pay a median gross rent of $664 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Republic County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Republic County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Republic County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.