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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 2026 population of 4,293. 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 -2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,389 in 2020.

The median household income in Russell is $56,832 with a poverty rate of 17.82%. The median age in Russell is 40.7 years: 37.9 years for males, and 45.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.6 males.

4.3K
Total Population
884
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.37%
Growth

Russell Population

Russell Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,293-16-0.37%
20254,309-16-0.37%
20244,325-51-1.17%
20234,376-32-0.73%
20224,40890.2%
20214,39900%
20204,389-41-0.93%
20194,430-12-0.27%
20184,442-28-0.63%
20174,470-49-1.08%
20164,519-29-0.64%
20154,548240.53%
20144,524190.42%
20134,505-9-0.2%
20124,514-1-0.02%
20114,515-12-0.27%
20104,527210.47%
20004,696-85-1.78%
19904,781-646-11.9%
19805,427561.04%
19705,371-742-12.14%
19606,113-370-5.71%
19506,4831,66434.53%
19404,81900%

Median Age

Overall: 40.7 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 37.9 years

Russell Adults

There are 3,272 adults, (1,030 of whom are seniors) in Russell.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,167 (51.4%)
Male: 2,050 (48.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Russell includes 88.17% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,71888.17%
Two or more races3879.18%
Other race882.09%
Black or African American240.57%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1082.56%
Other race882.09%
White501.19%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,66886.98%
Two or more races2796.62%
Black or African American240.57%

Russell Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Russell 's average per capita income is $45,184. Household income levels show a median of $56,832. The poverty rate stands at 17.82%.

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$80,529-
Families$71,515$101,547
Households$56,832$77,612
Non Families$34,795$39,913

$45,184

Average Income

$56,832

Median Household Income

17.82%

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)