Republic, KS Demographics

A map of Republic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	109	75	73.6%	91.5%
Native American/Other	30	0	20.3%	0.0%
Hispanic	8	1	5.4%	1.2%
Multiracial	1	5	0.7%	6.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Republic, Kansas has an estimated population of 148, a dramatic increase from the 82 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 20.3% Native American/Other, 5.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Republic, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Republic has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Republic, that probability was 15.9% in 2020 and 41.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Republic is ranked the 485th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Republic was ranked the 585th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Republic's White Population

109 residents of Republic, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Republic is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Republic ranks 212th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's White population has grown by an estimated 45.3%. White residents' share of Republic's population has decreased from 91.5% to 73.6%.

Republic is less White than neighboring Byron (98.9% White), Hardy (97.3% White), Scandia (93.1% White), Courtland (96.3% White), and Webber (100% White).

Republic's Black Population

0 residents of Republic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Republic is lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Republic ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Republic's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Republic's Asian Population

0 residents of Republic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Republic is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Republic ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Republic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Republic's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Republic, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Republic is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Republic ranks 612th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Republic's population has increased from 1.2% to 5.4%.

Republic is more Hispanic than neighboring Byron (0% Hispanic), Hardy (0% Hispanic), Scandia (0% Hispanic), Courtland (1.8% Hispanic), and Webber (0% Hispanic).

Republic's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Republic, or 20.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Republic is significantly higher than in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Republic ranks 529th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 30. Native American/Other residents' share of Republic's population has increased from 0.0% to 20.3%.

Republic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Byron (0% Native American/Other), Hardy (0% Native American/Other), Scandia (0% Native American/Other), Courtland (0.6% Native American/Other), and Webber (0% Native American/Other).

Republic's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Republic, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Republic is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Republic ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Republic's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.7%.

Republic is more Multiracial than neighboring Webber (0% Multiracial). Republic is less Multiracial than neighboring Byron (1.1% Multiracial), Hardy (2.7% Multiracial), Scandia (6.9% Multiracial), and Courtland (1.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.