Republic, MO Demographics

A map of Republic's Population by Race

Republic, Missouri has an estimated population of 19,829, an increase from the 18,750 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.7% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 24.3% in 2020 and 22.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Republic is ranked the 39th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Republic's White Population

17,419 residents of Republic, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Republic is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Republic ranks 721st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's White population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. White residents' share of Republic's population has increased from 86.6% to 87.8%.

Republic is more White than neighboring Billings (85.7% White), and Springfield (81.6% White). Republic is less White than neighboring Battlefield (89.1% White), Clever (93.4% White), and Willard (91.2% White).

Republic's Black Population

154 residents of Republic, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Republic is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Republic ranks 367th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Black residents' share of Republic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Republic is more Black than neighboring Battlefield (0.2% Black), Clever (0% Black), Billings (0% Black), and Willard (0.1% Black). Republic is less Black than neighboring Springfield (4.5% Black).

Republic's Asian Population

145 residents of Republic, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Republic is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Republic ranks 237th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Asian residents' share of Republic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Republic is more Asian than neighboring Billings (0% Asian), and Willard (0.3% Asian). Republic is less Asian than neighboring Battlefield (1.4% Asian), Clever (1.7% Asian), and Springfield (1.9% Asian).

Republic's Hispanic Population

1,078 residents of Republic, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Republic is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Republic ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 53.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Republic's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.4%.

Republic is more Hispanic than neighboring Battlefield (4.4% Hispanic), Clever (0.8% Hispanic), and Willard (3.6% Hispanic). Republic is less Hispanic than neighboring Billings (6.5% Hispanic), and Springfield (5.8% Hispanic).

Republic's Native American/Other Population

163 residents of Republic, or 0.8% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Republic ranks 417th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Republic's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Republic is more Native American/Other than neighboring Battlefield (0% Native American/Other), Clever (0.6% Native American/Other), and Willard (0.7% Native American/Other). Republic is less Native American/Other than neighboring Billings (1.4% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0.9% Native American/Other).

Republic's Multiracial Population

870 residents of Republic, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Republic is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Republic ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Republic's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Republic's population has decreased from 6.8% to 4.4%.

Republic is more Multiracial than neighboring Clever (3.6% Multiracial), and Willard (4.1% Multiracial). Republic is less Multiracial than neighboring Battlefield (4.8% Multiracial), Billings (6.4% Multiracial), and Springfield (5.3% 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.