Republic, MI Demographics

A map of Republic's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	507	444	97.7%	94.5%
Multiracial	7	22	1.3%	4.7%
Hispanic	5	2	1.0%	0.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Republic, Michigan has an estimated population of 519, a large increase from the 470 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.7% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 10.5% in 2020 and 4.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Republic is ranked the 543rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 556th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Republic's White Population

507 residents of Republic, or 97.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Republic is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Republic ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's White population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. White residents' share of Republic's population has increased from 94.5% to 97.7%.

Republic is more White than neighboring Michigamme (95.2% White), Three Lakes (97.1% White), West Ishpeming (90.3% White), Ishpeming (89.2% White), and Negaunee (92.9% 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 considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Republic ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

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

Republic is less Black than neighboring Ishpeming (0.2% Black).

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 Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Republic ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 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 is less Asian than neighboring West Ishpeming (2.4% Asian), Ishpeming (1.1% Asian), and Negaunee (0.1% Asian).

Republic's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Republic, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Republic is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Republic ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Republic's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Republic is more Hispanic than neighboring Three Lakes (0% Hispanic). Republic is less Hispanic than neighboring Michigamme (3.9% Hispanic), West Ishpeming (5.7% Hispanic), Ishpeming (2.8% Hispanic), and Negaunee (2.2% Hispanic).

Republic's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Republic, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Republic is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Republic ranks 579th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Republic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Republic is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Ishpeming (1.2% Native American/Other), Ishpeming (0.5% Native American/Other), and Negaunee (2% Native American/Other).

Republic's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Republic, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Republic is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Republic ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Republic's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.3%.

Republic is more Multiracial than neighboring Michigamme (0.9% Multiracial), and West Ishpeming (0.5% Multiracial). Republic is less Multiracial than neighboring Three Lakes (2.9% Multiracial), Ishpeming (6.3% Multiracial), and Negaunee (2.9% 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.