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Republic, MI
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
519
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
143
ZIP codes
0
Republic and its ZIP codes
Republic at a glance
- The median household income is $37,083, 49% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $74,400 (68% below Michigan) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Republic, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Republic, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,083
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
58.5
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (97), French Americans (82), Italian Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Republic.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,267
26,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $8,950 per person
How people get to work
Republic, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Republic, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 2°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Republic, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Republic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MichigammeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| IshpemingCity | 17 mi | 8.7 |
| PalmerCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| NegauneeCity | 20 mi | 13.4 |
| AmasaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4 |
| Crystal FallsCity | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.8 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.4 |
| CovingtonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Republic, MI in?
- Republic is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Republic, MI?
- About 519 people live in Republic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Republic?
- Nearby places include Michigamme (11 mi), Three Lakes (14 mi), West Ishpeming (15 mi), Ishpeming (17 mi), Palmer (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023