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Russell Springs

Kentucky · 2,441 residents · 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 $19,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,100. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,441
+2%since 2000
from 2,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
−6%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Russell Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,458
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,038
−4%since 2000
from $14,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(2,274)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(109)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other1.8%(43)
Diversity Score16.2%(397)
Diversity Score
16
+422%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

Russell Springs, Kentucky has about 2,441 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Russell Springs, Kentucky earns about $19,458 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 $69,100, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

About 7.8% 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 30.3% 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 78 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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