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Russell Springs

Kentucky · 2,828 residents (2025 est.) · 4.716 sq mi
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Russell Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,697. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $170,300. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,773
+16%since 2000
from 2,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
588 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.9
+6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,828 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Russell Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,697
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,376
+94%since 2000
from $14,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+9%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+55%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,359)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(15)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,590)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(88)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other2.4%(67)
Diversity Score15.7%(437)
Diversity Score
16
+406%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−12%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% 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
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 90.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

Russell Springs, Kentucky has about 2,773 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russell Springs, Kentucky earns about $38,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell Springs, Kentucky expensive?

In Russell Springs, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $170,300, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Russell Springs, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

About 28.3% of people in Russell Springs, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell Springs, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell Springs, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 410 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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