Census tract · Republic County
Census Tract 9782, Republic County, Kansas
Census Tract 9782, GEOID 20157978200, in Republic County, Kansas, partly within Scandia Township, Courtland Township, Big Bend Township, Beaver Township, Republic County, White Rock Township, Republic County, Union Township, Republic County, Scandia, Norway Township, Republic, Courtland, Washington Township, Republic County, Lincoln Township, Republic County, Belleville Township, Republic County, Freedom Township, Republic County, Liberty Township, Republic County and Norway. 1,367 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±151); the 2020 Census counted 1,429.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,367
±151 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,429
Median household income
$67,500
±$12,553 (90% margin)
Republic County: $56,833
Median home value
$98,600
±$26,238 (90% margin)
Republic County: $75,600
Median gross rent
$694
±$54 (90% margin)
Republic County: $664
Where is Census Tract 9782?
Census Tract 9782 is one of 3 census tracts in Republic County, Kansas. It covers 339.93 square miles of land, 4 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 20157978200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Scandia Township | 18% |
| Courtland Township | 16% |
| Big Bend Township | 13% |
| Beaver Township, Republic County | 9% |
| White Rock Township, Republic County | 9% |
| Union Township, Republic County | 8% |
| Scandia | 8% |
| Norway Township | 7% |
| Republic | 7% |
| Courtland | 6% |
| Washington Township, Republic County | 6% |
| Lincoln Township, Republic County | 6% |
| Belleville Township, Republic County | 4% |
| Freedom Township, Republic County | 2% |
| Liberty Township, Republic County | 2% |
| Norway | 1% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 9782: Tract 9771 in Cloud County ($59,870), Tract 9774 in Cloud County ($64,632), Tract 5763 in Jewell County ($52,634), Tract 9781 ($55,132) and Tract 9783 ($53,889). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9782?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9782's population at 1,367 (±151) in 606 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,429 residents and 779 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9782 | Republic County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,367 ±151 | 4,646 |
| Households | 606 ±79 | 1,996 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.21 | 2.29 |
| Housing units | 781 ±75 | 2,661 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9782?
The median resident of Census Tract 9782 is 42.1 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 25.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.6%.
| Measure | Tract 9782 | Republic County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 ±5.1 | 44.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±3.5 pts | 24.5% |
| 65 years and over | 25.7% ±4.8 pts | 26.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9% ±4.7 pts | 93.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±3.4 pts | 1.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.0 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3% ±3.5 pts | 8.8% |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±4.0 pts | 18.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±2.6 pts | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±5.0 pts | 21.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.8% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±5.7 pts | 94.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 9782 earn?
Half of the 606 households in Census Tract 9782 earn less than $67,500 a year (±$12,553), against $56,833 across Republic County: 1st highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9782 | Republic County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,500 ±$12,553 | $56,833 |
| Mean household income | $80,113 ±$8,336 | $71,696 |
| Per capita income | $34,423 ±$3,440 | $31,684 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±4.5 pts | 10.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±12.8 pts | 17.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9% ±3.2 pts | 4.5% |
| Households with a computer | 86.1% ±6.8 pts | 85.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.2% ±7.3 pts | 77.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 9782?
Owners occupy 78.5% of Census Tract 9782's occupied homes and renters 21.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 by its owner (±$26,238). The median renter pays $694 a month including utilities, and 53.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9782 | Republic County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $98,600 ±$26,238 | $75,600 |
| Median gross rent | $694 ±$54 | $664 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.0% ±21.1 pts | 33.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,444 ±$113 | $1,262 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.5% ±5.3 pts | 78.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.5% ±5.3 pts | 21.8% |
| Housing units | 781 ±75 | 2,661 |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.9% ±4.0 pts | 88.8% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 3.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±2.6 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 50.6% ±6.7 pts | 46.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.4% ±4.7 pts | 5.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 9782 get to work?
73.0% of Census Tract 9782's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9782 | Republic County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±5.0 pts | 61.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0% ±5.7 pts | 77.9% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% ±4.6 pts | 11.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 6.5% ±3.5 pts | 3.7% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% ±3.2 pts | 3.9% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±2.5 | 17.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 9782 compare with the other tracts in Republic County?
Among Republic County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9782 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Republic County |
|---|---|
| Population | 2nd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 3 |
| Median household income | 1st of 3 |
| Per capita income | 1st of 3 |
| Median home value | 1st of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 3 |
| Median age | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Republic County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9782 | 1st | $67,500±$12,553 |
| Tract 9781 | 2nd | $55,132±$7,086 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9783 | 3rd | $53,889±$8,188 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9782?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9782 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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