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Russell

Kansas · 4,696 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 $26,217. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $45,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,696
−2%since 1990
from 4,781 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
967 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 984 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.8
+7%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Russell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,217
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,795 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,690
+29%since 1990
from $12,209 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(4,715)
Black0.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(4,527)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1%(47)
Asian0.4%(21)
Diversity Score5.2%(245)
Diversity Score
5
+18%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−8%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,696 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Kansas?

The typical household in Russell, Kansas earns about $26,217 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 $45,600, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Kansas?

About 16.6% 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 14.3% of people in Russell, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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