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Russell

County:
Russell County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.857
State:
Kansas

Russell is a city located in Russell County, Kansas. Russell has a 2025 population of 4,309 . It is also the county seat of Russell County . Russell is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,389 in 2020.

The average household income in Russell is $63,439 with a poverty rate of 18.84%. The median age in Russell is 41.2 years: 39.7 years for males, and 44.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.1 males.

4.3K
Total Population
887
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.37%
Growth

Russell Population

Russell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Russell includes 88.61% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (88.61%)

Two or more races (8.48%)

Other race (2.25%)

Native American (0.66%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,77388.61%
Two or more races3618.48%
Other race962.25%
Native American280.66%

Russell Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Russell's average per capita income is $43,912. Household income levels show a median of $51,347. The poverty rate stands at 18.84%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$79,583-
Families$67,724$86,902
Households$51,347$63,439
Non Families$32,802$35,769

$43,912

Average Income

$51,347

Median Household Income

18.84%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)