Republic, MI is a small village in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. With a population of only 591 people, it is the smallest incorporated municipality in the state. The population density is 111 people per square mile, which is higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Although small, Republic has a lot to offer. There are several local businesses in the area such as Tom’s Hardware Store, Lakeview Farms Market and Bakery, and Maas Auto Repair & Tire Service. For those looking for outdoor activities year-round, there are plenty of opportunities such as hiking on trails like Jacob's Nature Trail or fishing on Lake Gogebic or Twin Lakes. Additionally, there are many organizations that make up the community like Kiva Group that performs service projects to benefit Republic and its surrounding areas. Last but not least, sporting events take place throughout the year including summer baseball tournaments at nearby fields and ice fishing tournaments in winter months.
The population in Republic is 591. There are 163 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Republic is 53.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Republic is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Republic
- 47.5% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 19.0% are married with children
- 9.9% have children, but are single
Race in Republic
- 98.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.7% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander