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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Russell

Kentucky · 4,014 residents · 3.808 sq mi
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Russell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $74,600. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 90% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,014
+10%vs 2000
vs 3,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,054 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−10%vs 2000
vs 42.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Russell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,813
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,869 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,526
−40%vs 2000
vs $29,453 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$74,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $101,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$346
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $478 in 2000
US average: $450
81.4%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
1.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,495)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian2.1%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(328)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.9%(38)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(128)
3
−64%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
+3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.3%
−10.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−11%vs 2000
vs 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Russell, Kentucky?

Russell, Kentucky has about 4,014 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russell, Kentucky earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Kentucky expensive?

In Russell, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $74,600, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Kentucky?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of people in Russell, Kentucky 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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