Republic, Kansas facts for kids
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Republic, Kansas
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Location within Republic County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Republic |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1885 |
| Named for | Republic County |
| Area | |
| • 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 | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 357/sq mi (136.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66964
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-59000 |
| GNIS ID | 2396353 |
Republic is a small city located in Republic County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 82 people lived there. The city is named after Republic County, which it is part of.
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History of Republic
The city of Republic was started in 1871. It was named after Republic County. The city was officially made a municipal corporation in 1885.
Geography and Location
Republic is located in Kansas, a state in the central United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.60 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Republic has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census found that 82 people lived in Republic. There were 49 households and 30 families. Most of the people living in Republic were white. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races.
The average age of people in Republic was about 54.5 years old. About 9.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States census, there were 116 people living in Republic. There were 61 households and 34 families. The city's population density was about 446 people per square mile. Most residents were White, with a small number of Native American residents.
The average age in 2010 was 52.5 years. About 14.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The number of males and females in the city was almost equal.
Interesting Places to Visit
Near Republic, you can find the Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site. This is an important place where archaeologists have found old artifacts. It is also a museum that teaches about the Pawnee people. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Education in Republic
Students in Republic attend schools that are part of the Republic County USD 109 public school district. This district was created in 2006 when two smaller districts joined together. The high school team mascot is the Republic County Buffaloes.
In the past, Republic had its own schools. The Republic Wildcats boys' indoor track and field team won a state championship in 1965.
See also
In Spanish: Republic (Kansas) para niños
