As of 2026 the population of Republic County is 4,628. The population is expected to shrink to 4,597 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.13%.
The median age of Republic County residents is 49.
The diversity index of Republic County is 17.8, meaning that there is a 18% 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 $78,077 and projected to be $86,512 in 2031. Per capita income is $35,338, projected to be $38,959 in 2031. 1.84% of households – 85 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $868,802 and the average disposable income is $60,550.
There are 2,659 housing units in Republic County; 1,638 are owner-occupied, 450 are rented, and 571 are vacant. The average home value is $174,386, with 72 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,232 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 325 businesses in Republic County, employing 1,894 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,155 age 16 and above. 421 workers commute into Republic County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,633 residents both live and work in/around Republic County. The average travel time is 17.0 minutes. 18.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.2% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,678 drive alone, 249 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 145 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 83 residents work from home.
994 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 549 have associates degrees, 474 have bachelor’s degrees, and 268 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
