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
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Republic County, Kansas
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| Population estimates, July 1, 2016, (V2016) | 4,699 |
| Families & Living Arrangements | |
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| Households, 2011-2015 | 2,275 |
| Persons per household, 2011-2015 | 2.07 |
| Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2011-2015 | 91.2% |
| Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2011-2015 | 2.5% |
| Education | |
| High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015 | 92.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2011-2015 | 20.0% |
| Health | |
| With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2011-2015 | 8.3% |
| Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent |
10.7% |
| Economy | |
| In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2011-2015 | 64.3% |
| In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2011-2015 | 58.8% |
| Total accommodation and food services sales, 2012 ($1,000)(c) | D |
| Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2012 ($1,000)(c) | 16,797 |
| Total manufacturers shipments, 2012 ($1,000)(c) | D |
| Total merchant wholesaler sales, 2012 ($1,000)(c) | 180,995 |
| Total retail sales, 2012 ($1,000)(c) | 48,203 |
| Total retail sales per capita, 2012(c) | $9,922 |
| Transportation | |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2011-2015 | 15.4 |
| Income & Poverty | |
| Median household income (in 2015 dollars), 2011-2015 | $40,449 |
| Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2015 dollars), 2011-2015 | $25,317 |
| Persons in poverty, percent |
11.2% |
| Businesses | |
|---|---|
| Total employer establishments, 2015 | 189 |
| Total employment, 2015 | 1,440 |
| Total annual payroll, 2015 ($1,000) | 38,299 |
| Total employment, percent change, 2014-2015 | 3.2% |
| Total nonemployer establishments, 2015 | 420 |
| All firms, 2012 | 554 |
| Men-owned firms, 2012 | 316 |
| Women-owned firms, 2012 | 149 |
| Minority-owned firms, 2012 | F |
| Nonminority-owned firms, 2012 | 531 |
| Veteran-owned firms, 2012 | F |
| Nonveteran-owned firms, 2012 | 518 |
| Geography | |
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| Population per square mile, 2010 | 6.9 |
| Land area in square miles, 2010 | 717.37 |
| FIPS Code | 20157 |
Largest Employers
Premium Feeders – Scandia
*Source Republic County Economic Development Corporation
| Republic County | 3.4 |
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| Area Name | Total Average Employment | *Average Hourly Wage | Average Weekly Wage | *Average Annual Wage |
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| REPUBLIC COUNTY, Kansas | 1,950 | $13.23 | $529 | $27,508 |
| Kansas | 1,359,731 | $22.20 | $888 | $46,176 |
| Area Name | Civilian Labor Force | Number Employed | Number Unemployed | Unemployment Rate | Preliminary Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPUBLIC COUNTY | 2,535 | 2,446 | 89 | 3.5% | Yes |
| Kansas | 1,504,191 | 1,439,519 | 64,672 | 4.3% | Yes |
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Rank
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Industry Sector
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Establishments
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Employees
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| 1 | Total, all industries | 224 | 1,950 |
| 2 | Health Care and Social Assistance | 18 | 346 |
| 3 | Retail Trade (44 & 45) | 31 | 208 |
| 4 | Manufacturing (31-33) | 9 | 199 |
| 5 | Wholesale Trade | 20 | 181 |
| 6 | Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting | 17 | 94 |
| 7 | Accommodation and Food Services | 10 | 93 |
| 8 | Construction | 10 | 88 |
| 9 | Finance and Insurance | 15 | 74 |
| 10 | Other Services (except Public Admin.) | 12 | 44 |
Labor Force for Republic County, KS
Excel
Word| Labor Force Annual Averages in 2016 | Number | Rank in U.S. | % of U.S. | U.S. |
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| Total Labor Force 5-Year % Change 10-Year % Change |
2,552 -4.9 % -6.5 % |
2,785 2,212 1,995 |
0.0 % — — |
159,187,000 0.0 % 5.1 % |
| Employed 5-Year % Change 10-Year % Change |
2,478 -4.0 % -5.8 % |
2,771 2,593 1,906 |
0.0 % — — |
151,436,000 8.3 % 4.9 % |
| Unemployed 5-Year % Change 10-Year % Change |
74 -28.2 % -24.5 % |
2,915 611 2,779 |
0.0 % — — |
7,751,000 -43.6 % 10.7 % |
| Unemployment Rate 5-Year % Change 10-Year % Change |
2.9 -23.7 % -19.4 % |
2,948 499 2,678 |
59.2 % — — |
4.9 -44.9 % 6.5 % |
Workforce Commuter figures from www.onthemap.ces.census.gov/
Commuter Changes 2002-2014
- Total workers employed in county +1.7% (1,824 – 1,856)
- Total workers living in county +5.5% (2,265 – 2,390)
- Employed in county but living outside +51% (444 – 674)
- Employed and living inside the county -14% (1,380 – 1,182)
- Employed outside but living inside +36% (885 – 1,208)
Republic County Quick 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 comes from outside Republic County
- About 88% of the population over age 25 has at least a high school degree
- Average travel time is 15.4 minutes for workers 16 years and over
*Source U.S. Census Bureau
Republic County Transportation
Major Highways
- Hwy 81
- Hwy 36
- Hwy 148
- Over-the-road intrastate and interstate trucking services with local terminal available
Air Transportation
- Belleville Municipal Airport, Belleville, Kansas
- Lincoln Municipal Airport -120 miles, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Kansas City International Airport – 190 miles, Kansas City, MO
- Wichita Mid-Continent Airport – 160 miles, Wichita, KS
Railroad serving North Central Kansas
- Kyle Railroad
- Central Kansas Railway,
- Union Pacific
- Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe
Bus Lines/Ground Transportation
- Republic County Transportation
- 81 Connection – Ride Kansas
- Greyhound Bus Line, Salina, KS
Forget India, Outsource in Republic County, Kansas
“Dubbed “rural sourcing,” “rural outsourcings” and “onshoring,” the practice relies on two simple premises: Smaller towns need jobs, and they offer a cheaper cost of living than urban centers. So businesses that oursource work to these can expect to pay less — rates are often as much as 25% to 50% lower — than if they were hiring urbanites with comparable skills” – from “Forget India, outsource to Arkansas”
Contact RCEDC for more information on outsourcing opportunities.