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Russell Springs

Kentucky · 2,715 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 $31,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $94,200. The poverty rate of 32.4% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,715
+13%since 2000
from 2,399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
576 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 509 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
−12%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Russell Springs
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,714
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,289
+11%since 2000
from $14,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information25.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,361)
Black0.7%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(201)
Asian1.4%(38)
Other6.2%(169)
Diversity Score34.2%(927)
Diversity Score
34
+998%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−8%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

Russell Springs, Kentucky has about 2,715 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Russell Springs, Kentucky earns about $31,714 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Russell Springs, Kentucky?

About 23.2% 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 32.4% 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 352 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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