Russell Springs is a city located in Russell County Kentucky. Russell Springs has a 2024 population of 2,816. Russell Springs is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 3.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,726 in 2020.
The average household income in Russell Springs is $50,289 with a poverty rate of 27.25%. The median age in Russell Springs is 44.8 years: 47.1 years for males, and 44 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Russell Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,467 | 90.93% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 8.37% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 0.63% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,024 | 2.57 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 396 | 3.09 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.12 | 32.4 | 67.6 |
| Female | 172 | 4.02 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 64 | 4.39 | 20.3 | 79.7 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
53.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 157 | 8.64% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 4.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 219 | 12.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 286 | 15.74% |
| High School Graduate | 572 | 31.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 9.96% |
| Some College | 318 | 17.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,675 | 1,374 | 473 |
| 2+ Races | 118 | 84 | 32 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,931 | $0 | $40,575 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,648 | $0 | $85,056 |
| High School Graduate | $32,143 | $67,743 | $22,670 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $26,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,069 | $38,677 | $28,229 |
| Some College | $16,770 | $0 | $16,650 |
$37,069
Average Earnings
$38,677
Average Male
$28,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.02% of Russell Springs residents speak only English, while 6.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,399 | 709 | 29.55% |
| Multiple | 227 | 9 | 3.96% |
27.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.55%
Male Poverty Rate
32.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Russell Springs is White, with 29.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Russell Springs is Multiple, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.19% |
| Some College | 46.43% |
| High School | 16.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.17% |
| Female Employed | 24.79% |
| Male Employed | 7.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,000 | $68,352 |
| Households | $34,219 | $50,289 |
| Married Families | $41,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,761 | $21,157 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| Vietnam | 36 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 3.79% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.27%
Born in Russell Springs
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Russell Springs residents were born in the United States, with 67.27% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,929 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2028 | 2,907 | 23 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 2,884 | 23 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 2,861 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2025 | 2,839 | 23 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 2,816 | 22 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 2,794 | 37 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 2,757 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 2,764 | 38 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 2,726 | 91 | 3.45% |
| 2019 | 2,635 | 41 | 1.58% |
| 2018 | 2,594 | 47 | 1.85% |
| 2017 | 2,547 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 2,537 | 42 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 2,495 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,496 | 17 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 2,479 | 18 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 2,461 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,462 | 23 | 0.94% |
| 2010 | 2,439 | 0 | 0% |