Republic: Demographics & People
About 19,829 people live in Republic, in 8,439 households. Population grew 3.1% from 19,233 (2022) to 19,829 (2024). Median age 33.2 years. (3.2y younger than Greene County; 4.0y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.14). 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,026 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Missouri avg 2.4).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Missouri 42%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Missouri 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.1% from 19,233 (2022) to 19,829 (2024) — about 5.2× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~20,448 (extrapolated at 1.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 21,293.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 88,842 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 19,233 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 19,829 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 19,829 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Population Estimate | 21,293 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 33.2y is 5.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 33.2 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 19,829 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 5,361 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 5,150.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 6,194.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 3,124 |
| Population under 18 | 5,361 |
| Median age | 33.2 years (vs Missouri 37.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 19,829 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.14 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 17,453 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 220 |
| Asian residents | 217 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,000 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 14.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 92.4% |
| Asian population | 0.7% (vs Missouri 1.9%) |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Missouri 6.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.4% (vs Missouri 5.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.8% (vs Missouri 77.7%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 13,301 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 5,907 |
| Share born in this state | 67.1% |
| Share born in another state | 32.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 449 |
| From Europe | 43 |
| From Africa | 112 |
Households & Family Composition
8,439 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 5,393 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 5,571 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 5,393 |
| Married couples with children | 1,700 |
| Single-parent households | 291 |
| Average household size | 2.38 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.0% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 275 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 112 |
| Family households | 5,679 households (vs Missouri 7,284) |
| Households that are families | 67.3% (vs Missouri 58.3%) |
| Total households | 8,439 households (vs Missouri 11,992) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 11.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,026 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 11.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 96,724 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 93,698 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,026 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 1,162 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.2% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 168 residents live in group quarters (0.8% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 168 |
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Other
| Congressional District · District | 7 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29043 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 043 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Christian |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 14.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.70 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 17.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29043 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Christian County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,759 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29043 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Christian County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 45.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 88,595 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 7.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 7 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 19,829, growing, young professional, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 19,829 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
| Town Summary · County | Christian County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade