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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Russell

Kentucky · 3,645 residents · 3.808 sq mi
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Russell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,869. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $101,500. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% 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

3,645
−9%since 1990
from 4,014 in 1990
1990 – 2025
957 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,054 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+11%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Russell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,869
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,813 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,453
+68%since 1990
from $17,526 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $346 in 1990
US average: $602
83.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.4% in 1990
16.2% rent
1.9
+8%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,976)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(14)
Asian0.9%(38)
Diversity Score3.2%(128)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,495)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(30)
Asian2.1%(78)
Diversity Score9%(328)
9
+181%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.9%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+13%since 1990
from 13.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Kentucky?

Russell, Kentucky has about 3,645 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Russell, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russell, Kentucky earns about $53,869 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 $101,500, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Kentucky?

About 27.9% 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 6.0% of people in Russell, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 369 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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