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Republic, Pennsylvania
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Location of Republic in Fayette County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Redstone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,151 |
| • Density | 1,583.22/sq mi (610.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
15475
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| Area codes | 724, 878 |
| FIPS code | 42-64224 |
Republic is a small community in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a group of homes and businesses that a census bureau counts as a place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 1,151 people lived in Republic. The community is part of Redstone Township.
Where is Republic Located?
Republic is in the western part of Fayette County. It sits on the western edge of Redstone Township. A creek called Dunlap Creek forms its western border. Across this creek is Luzerne Township.
Pennsylvania Route 166 goes right through Republic. This road can take you about 5 miles north to Brownsville. If you go south for about 6 miles, you will reach Edenborn.
Another important road, Pennsylvania Route 43, also known as the Mon–Fayette Expressway, is about 3 miles north of Republic. You can get onto this expressway from Exit 22.
The United States Census Bureau says that Republic covers an area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.73 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Republic?
The number of people living in Republic changes over time. In 2000, there were 1,396 people. By 2010, this number went down to 1,096. In 2020, the population was 1,151 people.
In 2000, there were 614 households in Republic. A household is like a family or group of people living together in one home. About 24.8% of these households had children under 18 years old. Many households (38.9%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Republic in 2000 was 40 years old. About 23.4% of the population was under 18. Also, 21.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a household in Republic in 2000 was about $20,598. For families, the average income was $26,411. About 22.9% of all the people in Republic lived below the poverty line in 2000.
Famous People from Republic
- Vinnie Colaiuta: He is a very famous drummer who has played with many popular musicians. He grew up in Republic.
See also
- In Spanish: Republic (Pensilvania) para niños
