Russell is a city located in Russell County Kansas. Russell has a 2024 population of 4,403. It is also the county seat of Russell County. Russell is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,389 in 2020.
The average household income in Russell is $57,362 with a poverty rate of 22.1%. The median age in Russell is 42.1 years: 40.2 years for males, and 48.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Russell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,747 | 88.41% |
| Two or more races | 291 | 6.87% |
| Other race | 126 | 2.97% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,886 | 2.19 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Non Family | 875 | 1.24 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Married | 738 | 2.82 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 170 | 3.51 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
| Male | 103 | 3.45 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
71.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 130 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 396 | 12.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 488 | 15.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,031 | 33.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 2.48% |
| Some College | 809 | 26.42% |
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 | 2,749 | 2,597 | 581 |
| Hispanic | 156 | 153 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 127 | 97 | 39 |
| Other Race | 111 | 108 | 0 |
| Black | 44 | 42 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 98.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,956 | $24,797 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,768 | $39,740 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $26,100 | $33,824 | $24,967 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,516 | $13,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,189 | $39,023 | $26,946 |
| Some College | $40,472 | $52,824 | $27,240 |
$35,189
Average Earnings
$39,023
Average Male
$26,946
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.86% of Russell residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,577 | 703 | 19.65% |
| Hispanic | 250 | 180 | 72% |
| Other | 110 | 110 | 100% |
| Multiple | 286 | 68 | 23.78% |
| Native | 19 | 19 | 100% |
22.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.87%
Male Poverty Rate
17.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Russell is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Russell is White, with 19.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.19% |
| High School | 30.34% |
| Some College | 16.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 12.91% |
| Female Employed | 5.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,154 | $76,438 |
| Households | $44,942 | $57,362 |
| Married Families | $64,037 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,663 | $31,635 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
309
Number of Veterans
309
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 150 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 105 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 294 | 10.25% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
71.43%
Born in Russell
99.13%
Native Born
0.87%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.13% of Russell residents were born in the United States, with 71.43% having been born in Kansas. 0.87% 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 | 4,422 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2028 | 4,418 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2027 | 4,414 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 4,411 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2025 | 4,407 | 4 | 0.09% |
| 2024 | 4,403 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 4,400 | -11 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 4,411 | 13 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 4,398 | 9 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 4,389 | -41 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 4,430 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 4,442 | -28 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 4,470 | -49 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 4,519 | -29 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 4,548 | 24 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 4,524 | 19 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 4,505 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 4,514 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 4,515 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 4,527 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,696 | -85 | -1.78% |
| 1990 | 4,781 | -646 | -11.9% |
| 1980 | 5,427 | 56 | 1.04% |
| 1970 | 5,371 | -742 | -12.14% |
| 1960 | 6,113 | -370 | -5.71% |
| 1950 | 6,483 | 1,664 | 34.53% |
| 1940 | 4,819 | 397 | 8.98% |