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Russell

Kentucky · 3,380 residents · 3.808 sq mi
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Russell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,328. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $148,500. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% 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
3,380
−7%since 2000
from 3,645 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
888 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+8%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Russell
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,328
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,129
+9%since 2000
from $29,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(3,197)
Black1.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(43)
Asian1.9%(65)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score11.1%(374)
Diversity Score
11
+23%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Kentucky?

Russell, Kentucky has about 3,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell, Kentucky?

The typical household in Russell, Kentucky earns about $57,328 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 $148,500, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Kentucky?

About 27.4% 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 7.8% 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 634 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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