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Russell Springs

Kansas · 26 residents (2025 est.) · 0.707 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 6 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $76,700. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26
−19%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
+14%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:26 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7162534431990201020202024Russell Springs
202426
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,881
+45%since 2000
from $15,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
+83%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance44.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical44.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(3)
Diversity Score25.5%(7)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 30.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
65.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell Springs, Kansas?

Russell Springs, Kansas has about 26 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Russell Springs, Kansas expensive?

In Russell Springs, Kansas, the median home is worth about $76,700.

How educated are people in Russell Springs, Kansas?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Russell Springs, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell Springs, Kansas?

About 26.9% of people in Russell Springs, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell Springs, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell Springs, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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