Republic, MO

Census Place

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2021 Population

18,313

10.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.3

6.73% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.4%

9.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,972

6.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$141,000

4.91% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Republic, MO had a population of 18.3k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $58,972. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Republic, MO grew from 16,571 to 18,313, a 10.5% increase and its median household income grew from $55,322 to $58,972, a 6.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Republic, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.47%), White (Hispanic) (1.44%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.31%).

None of the households in Republic, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Republic, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Republic, MO was $141,000, and the homeownership rate was 57.1%.

Most people in Republic, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Republic, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Republic, MO is home to a population of 18.3k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.63% of Republic, MO residents were born outside of the country (481 people).

In 2021, there were 42.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.6k people) in Republic, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 388 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 269 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Republic, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Republic, MO was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Republic, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Republic, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 579
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
388 ± 207
Two+ (Hispanic)
269 ± 252

3.74%

Hispanic Population

684 people

3.74% of the people in Republic, MO are hispanic (684 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Republic, MO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

2.63%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

481 people

2.47%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

410 people

As of 2021, 2.63% of Republic, MO residents (481 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Republic, MO was 2.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Republic, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
284 ± 130
Gulf War (2001-)
148 ± 85
Gulf War (1990s)
118 ± 87

Republic, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Republic, MO employs 9.01k people. The largest industries in Republic, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,742 people), Educational Services (1,055 people), and Retail Trade (904 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,772), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($77,772), and Wholesale Trade ($62,556).

Employment

Occupations

9.01k

2021 Value

± 802

14.8%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Republic, MO grew at a rate of 14.8%, from 7.85k employees to 9.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Republic, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,310 people), Management Occupations (906 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (867 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Republic, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.01k

2021 Value

± 802

14.8%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Republic, MO grew at a rate of 14.8%, from 7.85k employees to 9.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Republic, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,742 people), Educational Services (1,055 people), and Retail Trade (904 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Republic, MO, though some of these residents may live in Republic, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,296

Median earning men ± $2,857

$28,430

Median earning women ± $3,855

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,772), Public Administration ($68,667), and Wholesale Trade ($62,761).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($62,563), Wholesale Trade ($49,313), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,677).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $32.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($30.8B) and Pharmaceuticals ($30.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Missouri products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$303B

2020 Value in Missouri

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Missouri

103% growth

In 2020, total outbound Missouri trade was $303B. This is expected to increase 103% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Missouri trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Missouri to other states, or from other states to Missouri.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$24.9B
Kansas
$14.6B
Texas
$14.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Missouri domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $24.9B, followed by Kansas with $14.6B and Texas and $14.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Missouri shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 56.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.644% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.544% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.47M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (844k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Republic, MO was $141,000 in 2021, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $134,400 to $141,000, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Republic, MO is 57.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Republic, MO have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Republic, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$141,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,639

$4,174

Median Property Taxes

±$483

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Republic, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Republic, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

57.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 57.1% of the housing units in Republic, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Republic, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 48.03
Census Tract 48.02

The following map shows all of the places in Republic, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,972

Median Household Income

± $4,283

7.31k

Number of Households

± 799

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.31k households in Republic, MO grew to $58,972 from the previous year's value of $55,322.

The following chart displays the households in Republic, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Republic, MO is from Missouri.

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2021, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0667% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (9.74%)
Worked At Home (4.89%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Republic, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.74%) and those who worked at home (4.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Republic, MO have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.27% of the workforce in Republic, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Republic, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Republic, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Republic, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Republic, MO (2.42k out of 18.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Republic, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.7% of the population of Republic, MO has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 14.5% on Medicaid, 9.16% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greene County, MO see 1011 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (1039 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1347 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 242 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,011 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, MO

Primary care physicians in Greene County, MO see an average of 1,011 patients per year. This represents a 2.69% decrease from the previous year (1,039 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Greene County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.6% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.31%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

14.5%

Medicaid

9.16%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Republic, MO declined by 6.86% from 10% to 9.31%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Republic, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.