Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Republic, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,829

Median Agei

33.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.8%17,419

Hispanic/Latino

5.4%1,078

Two or More

4.4%870

Black

0.8%154

Asian

0.7%145

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%95

Other

0.3%68

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%352

High School Diploma

26.6%3,468

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%1,540

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%2,267

Associate's Degree

10.8%1,406

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%2,102

Master's Degree

8.6%1,121

Professional Degree

1.4%181

Doctorate

0.2%25

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

26.3%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$211,500

Median Renti

$1,123

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.1%5,068

Renter-Occupied

39.9%3,371

Total Units

8,667

Homeownership

60.1%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%213

$50K–$100K

4.4%222

$100K–$150K

14.2%721

$150K–$200K

21.4%1,085

$200K–$300K

36.9%1,869

$300K–$500K

16.8%853

$500K–$1M

2.1%105

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

226

$750–$1,000

716

$1,000–$1,250

1,006

$1,250–$1,500

449

$1,500–$2,000

432

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%182

2010–2019

21.8%1,887

2000–2009

29.7%2,570

1990–1999

10.4%901

1980–1989

9.6%836

1970–1979

15.9%1,378

1960–1969

4.8%416

1950–1959

2.3%203

1940–1949

0.3%27

1939 or earlier

3.1%267

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.3%5,680

Electricity

31%2,615

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%77

No Fuel

0.3%23

Wood

0.3%22

Solar

0.3%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,729

Mean Household Incomei

$80,091

Per Capita Incomei

$33,803

Poverty Ratei

17.5%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

10,015

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%286

$10K–$15K

1.9%162

$15K–$20K

5.3%446

$20K–$25K

4.5%377

$25K–$30K

4.5%377

$30K–$35K

4.9%416

$35K–$40K

4.9%414

$40K–$45K

5.1%428

$45K–$50K

2%170

$50K–$60K

5.7%479

$60K–$75K

15.6%1,314

$75K–$100K

11.9%1,006

$100K–$125K

15%1,270

$125K–$150K

5.4%455

$150K–$200K

5.1%431

$200K+

4.8%408

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$384/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing55 homes96% occupied$390/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers23 homes91% occupied$369/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $65,729/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

60.8%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

36.4%

Low income$33K–$53K/yr

2.8%

Who Receives This Housing

82.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4.1% of subsidized households are minority

20.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

76.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4742.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

235

China

Germany

Philippines

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,733

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,798

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,237(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.8%Insured

8.2%Uninsured

Republic, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026