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Republic County

Republic County is located in North Central Kansas along the Nebraska border. Republic County hosts the junction of US Highway 81 and US Highway 36, giving easy accessibility to most of the United States.

Republic County is home to many unique businesses, centered around our rich agricultural culture. Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Agribusiness industries make up the highest traded clusters in the county. Republic County is also part of the North Central Kansas Region, increasing access to skilled workforce, extensive industry and superior markets.

Overview

Population

Total Population            5,385
Total Households            2,557
Average Age                        45.7

% of Population
Age 0-14 years                        17.22%
Age 15-24 years                        9.56%
Age 25-54 years                        36.17%
Age 55-64 years                        10.93%
Age 65-84 years                        21.63%
Age 85 years and over            4.47%
*Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau

Household Income

Year                                    Median HHI
2004                                    $31,536
2007                                    $36,226
*Source U.S. Census Bureau

Workforce Education

Less than High School            11.4%
High School Graduate            41.4%
Some College                        26.4%
Associates Degree            6.0%
Bachelor’s Degree            10.7%
Graduate or
Professional Degree            4.2%
*Source U.S. Census Bureau
(Refers to highest level of education completed of population age 25+)

Largest Employers

Republic County Hospital
Scott Specialties Inc
City of Belleville
Republic County Unified School District #109
Rolling Hills Electric Co-op
CA Picard
Lambert Vet Supply
Nesika Energy
CT Fabrication
Reinke Manufacturing
*Source Republic County Economic Development Corporation

Employment by Industry

Industry                                    Emp.
Health Care &
Social Care                        353
Educational Services            259
Public Administration            225
Retail Trade                        207
Wholesale Trade            171
Manufacturing                        149
*Source 2007 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Labor

Labor Force                        2,767
Employed                        2,681
Unemployed                        86
Unemployment Rate            3.1 %
*Source 2007 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic

Additional Republic County Facts
  • Republic County  has 716.38 sq. miles in land area
  • Population density of 8.1 people per square mile
  • 13.42% of our workforce come from outside Republic County
  • About 88% of the population over age 25 has at least a high school degree
  • Average travel time is 16.3 minutes for workers 16 years and over

*Source U.S. Census Bureau

 
Republic County Economic Development | 785-527-2310 | 1819 L Street, PO Box 178 ∙ Belleville, KS 66935 | rced@nckcn.com

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