Republic County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Republic County has a population of 4,646 residents and a median age of 44.9 years, making it the #2,923 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.6%. The median home value is $75,600, and the median household income is $56,833, which is 24% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Republic County, 21.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.2% below the national average, ranking #1,733 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Republic County is 76.5 years. 14.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.3% of adults in Republic County smoke , 38.2% are obese , and 19.9% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 33.7 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
16.1% of children in Republic County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Republic County is 73.8%. The mean commute time is 18.8 min, which is 31.8% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Republic County voted Republican with a margin of 65.7%. The vote was 16.2% Dem / 81.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +0.6 toward Democrats .
Vote Share Over Time
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.