Republic is a city located in Greene County Missouri. Republic has a 2024 population of 20,559. Republic is currently growing at a rate of 2.06% annually and its population has increased by 8.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,897 in 2020.
The average household income in Republic is $78,569 with a poverty rate of 15.68%. The median age in Republic is 33.6 years: 31.3 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Republic was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,453 | 90.75% |
| Two or more races | 931 | 4.84% |
| Other race | 316 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 217 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 96 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,024 | 2.38 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 3,739 | 3.08 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 2,631 | 1.19 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 1,128 | 2.59 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 526 | 2.82 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 463 | 3.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,285 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,201 | 17.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,291 | 10.15% |
| High School Graduate | 4,012 | 31.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 3,364 | 26.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,295 | 10,774 | 3,108 |
| 2+ Races | 664 | 627 | 203 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 510 | 49 |
| Black | 188 | 188 | 0 |
| Asian | 176 | 176 | 77 |
| Other Race | 138 | 138 | 33 |
| Native American | 79 | 69 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,774 | $64,934 | $49,540 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,827 | $58,409 | $55,516 |
| High School Graduate | $42,569 | $48,188 | $33,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,682 | $35,568 | $19,964 |
| Overall | $48,018 | $53,038 | $41,711 |
| Some College | $40,816 | $48,317 | $31,061 |
$48,018
Average Earnings
$53,038
Average Male
$41,711
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.43% of Republic residents speak only English, while 3.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,694 | 2,214 | 13.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,000 | 456 | 45.6% |
| Multiple | 931 | 447 | 48.01% |
| Black | 188 | 38 | 20.21% |
| Native | 96 | 30 | 31.25% |
| Other | 316 | 21 | 6.65% |
| Asian | 217 | 1 | 0.46% |
15.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.61%
Male Poverty Rate
16.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Republic is Multiple, with 48.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Republic is Asian, with 0.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.74% |
| High School | 15.92% |
| Some College | 13.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 57.14% |
| Male Employed | 7.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,269 | $84,056 |
| Households | $64,364 | $78,569 |
| Married Families | $88,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,596 | $64,102 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
991
Number of Veterans
936
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 354 |
| Vietnam | 322 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Korea | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 271 |
| 65 to 74 | 209 |
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 18 to 34 | 151 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 964 | 7.83% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 11.09% |
| Asian | 27 | 15.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.96%
Born in Republic
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
97.67% of Republic residents were born in the United States, with 67.96% having been born in Missouri. 1.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,638 | 416 | 1.87% |
| 2028 | 22,222 | 416 | 1.91% |
| 2027 | 21,806 | 415 | 1.94% |
| 2026 | 21,391 | 416 | 1.98% |
| 2025 | 20,975 | 416 | 2.02% |
| 2024 | 20,559 | 415 | 2.06% |
| 2023 | 20,144 | 429 | 2.18% |
| 2022 | 19,715 | 482 | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 19,233 | 336 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 18,897 | 1,928 | 11.36% |
| 2019 | 16,969 | 492 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 16,477 | 189 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 16,288 | 224 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 16,064 | 111 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 15,953 | 134 | 0.85% |
| 2014 | 15,819 | 95 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 15,724 | 195 | 1.26% |
| 2012 | 15,529 | 342 | 2.25% |
| 2011 | 15,187 | 235 | 1.57% |
| 2010 | 14,952 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,438 | 2,146 | 34.11% |
| 1990 | 6,292 | 1,807 | 40.29% |
| 1980 | 4,485 | -18,153 | -80.19% |