Russell County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 6,713 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Russell County, Kansas is the 54th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 7,000 and has seen a growth of -4.1% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,663 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 6,673 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 6,683 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 6,693 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 6,703 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 6,713 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 6,723 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 6,733 | 36 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 6,697 | 19 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 6,678 | -190 | -2.77% |
| 2019 | 6,868 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 6,885 | -43 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 6,928 | -69 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 6,997 | -48 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 7,045 | 37 | 0.53% |
| 2014 | 7,008 | 31 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 6,977 | -12 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 6,989 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 6,985 | -15 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 7,000 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,835 | -1,033 | -11.65% |
| 1980 | 8,868 | -560 | -5.94% |
| 1970 | 9,428 | -1,920 | -16.92% |
| 1960 | 11,348 | -2,058 | -15.35% |
| 1950 | 13,406 | -58 | -0.43% |
| 1940 | 13,464 | 2,419 | 21.9% |
| 1930 | 11,045 | 297 | 2.76% |
| 1920 | 10,748 | -52 | -0.48% |
| 1910 | 10,800 | 2,311 | 27.22% |
| 1900 | 8,489 | 1,156 | 15.76% |
| 1890 | 7,333 | -18 | -0.24% |
| 1880 | 7,351 | 7,195 | 4612.18% |
| 1870 | 156 | -6,507 | -97.66% |
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% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,099 | 2.13 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 1,416 | 1.18 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 1,294 | 2.91 | 93 | 7 |
| Female | 265 | 2.97 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Male | 124 | 3.05 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 232 | 4.83% |
| Associates Degree | 716 | 14.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 604 | 12.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 264 | 5.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,483 | 30.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 2.64% |
| Some College | 1,376 | 28.65% |
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 | 4,406 | 4,125 | 817 |
| 2+ Races | 238 | 196 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 134 | 116 | 2 |
| Other Race | 93 | 89 | 2 |
| Native American | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 18 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 95.7%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 19.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,278 | $47,969 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,216 | $81,250 | $51,420 |
| High School Graduate | $46,205 | $55,000 | $31,307 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,602 | $52,979 | $36,769 |
| Some College | $41,546 | $53,681 | $34,155 |
$43,602
Average Earnings
$52,979
Average Male
$36,769
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.46% of Russell County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 1.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,893 | 847 | 14.37% |
| Hispanic | 246 | 120 | 48.78% |
| Other | 96 | 79 | 82.29% |
| Multiple | 465 | 49 | 10.54% |
| Native | 36 | 29 | 80.56% |
15.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.23%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Russell County, Kansas is Other, with 82.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Russell County, Kansas is Multiple, with 10.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.48% |
| High School | 18.13% |
| Some College | 12.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Male Employed | 7.32% |
| Female Employed | 4.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,829 | $93,678 |
| Households | $53,902 | $69,802 |
| Married Families | $93,214 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,315 | $39,490 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
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
453
Number of Veterans
441
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 75+ | 141 |
| 35 to 54 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 431 | 9.01% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 5.54% |
| Other Race | 7 | 6.09% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
74.38%
Born in Russell County, Kansas
98.03%
Native Born
1.97%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
0.45%
Naturalized
98.03% of Russell County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 74.38% having been born in Kansas. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.