As of 2025 the population of Republic County is 4,638. The population is expected to shrink to 4,600 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.16%.
The median age of Republic County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Republic County is 16.3, meaning that there is a 16% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Republic County is $71,247 and projected to be $76,909 in 2030. Per capita income is $31,959, projected to be $34,213 in 2030. 1.32% of households – 61 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $666,493 and the average disposable income is $55,293.
There are 2,661 housing units in Republic County; 1,612 are owner-occupied, 467 are rented, and 582 are vacant. The average home value is $161,526, with 73 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,302 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 329 businesses in Republic County, employing 2,134 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,128 age 16 and above. 400 workers commute into Republic County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,571 residents both live and work in/around Republic County. The average travel time is 20.7 minutes. 18.91% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.2% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,673 drive alone, 227 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 136 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 92 residents work from home.
1,055 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 564 have associates degrees, 593 have bachelor’s degrees, and 297 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
