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Russell County

Kansas · 6,970 residents · 886.26 sq mi
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Russell County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,135. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
6,970
−5%since 2000
from 7,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Russell County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,135
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,284 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,243
+36%since 2000
from $17,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$465
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(7,146)
Black0.5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(67)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(318)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(6,640)
Black0.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(115)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other3.2%(225)
Diversity Score14.4%(1,007)
Diversity Score
14
+235%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell County, Kansas?

Russell County, Kansas has about 6,970 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russell County, Kansas?

The typical household in Russell County, Kansas earns about $36,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell County, Kansas expensive?

In Russell County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Russell County, Kansas?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Russell County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell County, Kansas?

About 16.9% of people in Russell County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russell County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Russell County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 865 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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6 ZIP codes
ZIP 67665ZIP 67648ZIP 67626ZIP 67634ZIP 67649ZIP 67658
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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