Republic, Kansas

Republic, Kansas
City
Location within Republic County and Kansas
KDOT map of Republic County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°55′26″N97°49′28″W / 39.92389°N 97.82444°W / 39.92389; -97.82444 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Republic
Founded	1871
Incorporated	1885
Named for	Republic County
Area [2]
• Total	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
• Land	0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,493 ft (455 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	82
• Density	360/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	66964
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-59000
GNIS ID	2396353 [1]

Republic is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 82. ^[3]

History

Republic was founded in 1871. It was named from Republic County. ^[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²), all of it land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	50		—
1890	228		356.0%
1900	241		5.7%
1910	450		86.7%
1920	442		−1.8%
1930	396		−10.4%
1940	376		−5.1%
1950	360		−4.3%
1960	333		−7.5%
1970	243		−27.0%
1980	223		−8.2%
1990	177		−20.6%
2000	161		−9.0%
2010	116		−28.0%
2020	82		−29.3%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 82 people, 49 households, and 30 families in Republic. ^{[6] [7]} The population density was 351.9 per square mile (135.9/km²). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 339.1 per square mile (130.9/km²). ^{[7] [8]} The racial makeup was 92.68% (76) white or European American (91.46% non-Hispanic white), 1.22% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.1% (5) from two or more races. ^[9] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.22% (1) of the population. ^[10]

Of the 49 households, 26.5% had children under the age of 18; 49.0% were married couples living together; 22.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.7% of households consisted of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[7] The average household size was 1.7 and the average family size was 1.9. ^[11] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 7.3% of the population. ^[12]

9.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 37.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 54.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. ^[7] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.0 males. ^[7]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $49,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,073) and the median family income was $60,543 (+/- $5,678). ^[13] Males had a median income of $27,250 (+/- $22,010) versus $20,000 (+/- $5,199) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $24,792 (+/- $4,719). ^[14] Approximately, 10.4% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[15] [16]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2010, there were 116 people, 61 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 446.2 inhabitants per square mile (172.3/km²). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 365.4 per square mile (141.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 3.4% Native American, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 61 households, of which 14.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.47.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 14.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.4% were from 25 to 44; 43.1% were from 45 to 64, and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[18] of 2000, there were 161 people, 84 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 616.0 inhabitants per square mile (237.8/km²). There were 108 housing units at an average density of 413.2 per square mile (159.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.38% White and 0.62% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.92 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,679, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,399. About 8.7% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Points of interest

The Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site is an archaeological site and museum, located near Republic. ^[19] It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under the name Pawnee Indian Village Site. ^[20] To archaeologists, the site is known as 14RP1. ^[21]

Education

The community is served by Republic County USD 109 public school district. ^[22] It was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of Belleville USD 427 and Hillcrest USD 455. ^[23] The Republic County High School mascot is Republic County Buffaloes. ^[24]

Republic schools were closed through school unification. The Republic Wildcats ^[25] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB Indoor Track & Field championship in 1965. ^[26]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Republic, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Republic, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
4. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp.  271.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
6. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
8. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
18. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
19. "Pawnee Indian Museum". Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
20. "National and State Registers of Historic Places—County: Republic." Kansas Historical Society. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
21. Asher, Brendon Patrick (2009). "Kitkehahki Chipped Stone Technologies: A Comparative Study". M.A. thesis, University of Kansas, Anthropology. Downloadable PDF available via link from abstract. Retrieved 2010-11-24.
22. "USD 109 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
23. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
24. "Republic County Schools". USD 109. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
25. "North Central Wins District", The Belleville Telescope, 8 March 1973, p.7.
26. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved January 6, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Republic County, Kansas

External links

• Republic - Directory of Public Officials
• Republic city map, KDOT