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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Russell

Kansas · 4,781 residents · 4.857 sq mi
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Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $32,500. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,781
+2%vs 2000
vs 4,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 967 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
39.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 42.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,795
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,217 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,209
−22%vs 2000
vs $15,690 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$254
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $314 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−14%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,527)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(245)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,715)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(24)
Diversity Score4.4%(211)
Diversity Score
4
−15%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Kansas?

Russell, Kansas has about 4,781 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Kansas?

The typical household in Russell, Kansas earns about $21,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Kansas expensive?

In Russell, Kansas, the median home is worth about $32,500, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Kansas?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Kansas?

About 10.7% of people in Russell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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