Republic, WA

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    984
    US Senator
    Patty Murray
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Maria Cantwell
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.3
    28.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.4%
    18.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,417
    13.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $236,200
    3.46% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    312
    6.02% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Republic, WA 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% of the residents in Republic, WA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Republic, WA was $236,200, and the homeownership rate was 51.9%.

    Most people in Republic, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.39 minutes. The average car ownership in Republic, WA was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Republic, WA is home to a population of 984 people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.03% of Republic, WA residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (799 people) in Republic, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 37 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    98%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98% of Republic, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Republic, WA was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Republic, WA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      799 ± 187
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      62 ± 58
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      37 ± 31
    5.59%
    Hispanic Population
    55 people

    In 2024, there were 12.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (799 people) in Republic, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 62 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 37 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.59% of the people in Republic, WA are hispanic (55 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Republic, WA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      247,954 ± 12,030 people
    2. India
      116,227 ± 8,308 people
    3. China
      94,449 ± 7,500 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.03%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    20 people
    4.12%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    43 people

    As of 2024, 2.03% of Republic, WA residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Republic, WA was 4.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      45 ± 34
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      13 ± 23
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      5 ± 20

    Republic, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.7% of the population of Republic, WA has health coverage, with 28.5% on employee plans, 38.8% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.73% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.9% were men and 40.1% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 31.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.9% were men and 40.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.33%
    Uninsured
    28.5%
    Employer Coverage
    38.8%
    Medicaid
    12.1%
    Medicare
    14.5%
    Non-Group
    1.73%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Republic, WA grew by 37.3% from 3.16% to 4.33%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Republic, WA employs 312 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Republic, WA were Construction (46 people), Retail Trade (44 people), and Public Administration (40 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($171,184), Educational Services ($75,417), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($73,095).

    Occupations

    312
    2024 Value
    ± 109
    −6.02%
    1 Year decline
    ± 50.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Republic, WA declined at a rate of −6.02%, from 332 employees to 312 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Republic, WA, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (64 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (34 people), and Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (24 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Republic, WA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Employment by Industries

    312
    2024 Value
    ± 109
    −6.02%
    1 Year decline
    ± 50.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Republic, WA declined at a rate of −6.02%, from 332 employees to 312 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Republic, WA, are Construction (46 people), Retail Trade (44 people), and Public Administration (40 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Republic, WA, though some of these residents may live in Republic, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,800
    Median earning men ± $15,155
    $52,045
    Median earning women ± $25,115

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($170,395), Construction ($45,500), and Public Administration ($45,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,938) and Public Administration ($45,000).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.62%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from Washington

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    Patty Murray
    Senator from Washington3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1993
    Maria Cantwell
    Senator from Washington1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2001

    Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

    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 Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Republic, WA was $236,200 in 2024, which is 0.71 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $228,300 to $236,200, a 3.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Republic, WA is 51.9%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Republic, WA have an average commute time of 9.39 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Republic, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $236,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$39,139
    $227
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$70

    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, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    51.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 51.9% of the housing units in Republic, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 46.3%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,417
    Median Household Income
    ± $30,868
    437
    Number of Households
    ± 101

    In 2024, the median household income of the 437 households in Republic, WA grew to $60,417 from the previous year's value of $53,295.

    The following chart displays the households in Republic, WA 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Republic, WA is from Washington.
    0.469
    2024 Wage GINI in Washington
    0.468
    2023 Wage GINI in Washington

    In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (60.3%)
    2. Walked (16.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (12.9%)

    In 2024, 60.3% of workers in Republic, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (16.1%) and those who worked at home (12.9%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    9.39 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Republic, WA have a shorter commute time (9.39 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.741% of the workforce in Republic, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Republic, WA (150 out of 917 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Republic, WA 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.

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