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Russell

Kentucky · Louisville · 7,707 residents · 1.709 sq mi
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The short version

Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,066. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $74,655. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Louisville median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Russell; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,707
Population density
4,510 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,066
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,405
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,655
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$865
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.4%
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
62.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(1,329)
Black76.3%(5,878)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(414)
Diversity Score48.2%(3,714)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(1,329)
Black76.3%(5,878)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(86)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(414)
Diversity Score48.2%(3,714)
Diversity Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
Female
59.9%
Foreign born
1.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Russell, Louisville, Kentucky?

Russell, Louisville, Kentucky has about 7,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Russell, Louisville, Kentucky earns about $32,066 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russell, Louisville, Kentucky expensive?

In Russell, Louisville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $74,655, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Russell, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Russell, Louisville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russell, Louisville, Kentucky?

About 40.3% of people in Russell, Louisville, 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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