Russell County's estimated 2026 population is 6,494 with a growth rate of -0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County is the 54th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 7,000 and has seen a growth of -7.23% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Russell County includes 90.35% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.35%)
Two or more races (7.04%)
Other race (1.71%)
Native American (0.54%)
Asian (0.36%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,069 | 90.35% |
| Two or more races | 473 | 7.04% |
| Other race | 115 | 1.71% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.54% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.36% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Russell County's average per capita income is $43,602. Household income levels show a median of $53,902. The poverty rate stands at 15.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,214 | - |
| Families | $72,829 | $93,678 |
| Households | $53,902 | $69,802 |
| Non Families | $34,315 | $39,490 |
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